industrial working supervisor

The Industrial Cleaning Working Supervisor is a hands-on supervisory role.
The position combines physical industrial cleaning work with on-site supervision, quality control, and coordination of cleaning teams. The role is critical to delivering specialist industrial cleaning works safely, on time, and to specification.This is not an office-based role.

Key ResponsibilitiesOperational & Cleaning Duties

Carry out industrial and specialist cleaning works, including:

• Factory and production areas
• High-level cleaning
• Deep cleans and shutdown cleans
• Machinery and plant cleaning (where trained and authorised)
• Lead by example through hands-on work on site.
• Ensure all works are completed to MCC standards and client specifications.

Supervision & Team Management

• Supervise cleaning operatives on site during industrial works.
• Allocate tasks and manage productivity during shifts.
• Ensure staff follow safe systems of work and method statements.
• Monitor timekeeping, attendance, and performance.
• Act as first point of contact for operatives on site.

Health & Safety

• Enforce Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure correct use of PPE and equipment.
• Conduct on-site risk assessments and toolbox talks where required.
• Report incidents, near misses, and hazards immediately.
• Stop work where conditions are unsafe.

Quality Control & Reporting

• Carry out quality checks during and after works.
• Report defects, issues, or client feedback to management.
• Complete required documentation, including:
• Job sheets
• Risk assessments
• Method statements
• Incident reports
• Support mobilisation of new industrial cleaning contracts.

Client & Management Liaison

• Represent professionally on client sites.
• Communicate progress, delays, or issues to the Contracts Manager.
• Support emergency and reactive works when required.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience in industrial or specialist cleaning.
• Previous supervisory or team leader experience.
• Strong practical understanding of Health & Safety.
• Ability to manage people while working alongside them.
• Good communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends when required.
• Full clean driving licence (essential).

Personal Attributes

• Reliable and disciplined.
• Calm under pressure.
• Safety-focused.
• Leads by example.
• Comfortable with physical work.
• Professional and client-facing.

Hours of Work

• Full-time role.
• Hours vary depending on contracts and shutdown works.
• Flexibility is an essential requirement of the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €16.00 per hour

Experience:

• Industrial cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Licence/Certification:

• Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Pay: €16.50 per hour

Expected hours: 20.0 – 44.0 per week

Benefits:

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Work Location: In person