Job Title: Cleaning Co-Ordinator
Location: Based throughout Ayrshire
Contracted Hours: 30 p/w (working alternative weekends & early mornings & evenings)
Reports to: Operations Manager
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly experienced and knowledgeable Cleaning Co-Ordinator to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in both commercial and domestic (housekeeping) cleaning operations, with hands-on experience using professional cleaning equipment, including buffing machines.
The co-ordinator will be responsible for delivering engaging, practical, and compliant training programs to new and existing cleaning staff, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, health, and safety are maintained across all sites.
The successful candidate must be able to work confidently with Microsoft Office and IT systems, including using a phone for communication and reporting purposes, responding to emergency calls out of hours on a rotational basis. A laptop and mobile phone will be provided, along with a company vehicle for work-related travel.
Key Responsibilities:
- Deliver comprehensive cleaning training for both commercial and housekeeping environments.
- Train staff on the safe and effective use of cleaning equipment such as buffing machines, floor scrubbers, and vacuum systems.
- Educate team members on COSHH regulations and safe handling of cleaning chemicals and materials.
- Support the onboarding process of new cleaning operatives with structured induction training.
- Utilise digital tools (e.g., training platforms, scheduling apps, reporting systems)
- Collaborate with supervisors and managers to identify training needs and performance gaps.
- Build good working relationships with clients.
- Regularly complete in-depth site audits.
- Promote a culture of health & safety, quality, and continuous improvement within cleaning teams.
- Report and document staff absences in real time, and coordinate rescheduling of training or coverage as required to maintain service levels.
Qualifications and Experience:
- Proven experience in commercial and housekeeping cleaning roles, ideally across multiple environments (offices, hospitality, healthcare, etc.).
- Demonstrated experience as a cleaning team leader with mentoring responsibilities.
- In-depth knowledge of COSHH, health & safety regulations, and cleaning best practices.
- Hands-on experience with cleaning machinery (especially buffing machines and floor care equipment).
- Strong communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
- Tech-savvy with experience using tablets, training software, or digital checklists.
Key Skills:
- Leadership and motivational skills
- Strong organisational and planning ability
- Problem-solving and adaptability
- Excellent attention to detail
- Confidence in using technology and digital training tools
Working Conditions:
- The role involves travel between sites
- Flexibility required to accommodate early mornings or evening sessions as needed
- An element of cleaning on site will be required to fulfil the weekly hours
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
Experience:
- Housekeeping: 3 years (required)
- Leadership: 2 years (required)
- Commercial cleaning: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
