Cleaning Supervisor | York | 15 hours per week

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Job Overview: Cleaning Supervisor

Sewell Group, an award-winning facilities management expert, is recruiting a Cleaning Supervisor for Hob Moor Community Primary School in York. This is a “player-coach” role that combines hands-on cleaning with the management of an on-site team, stock control, and building security. Notably, Sewell Group is an employee-owned business, meaning staff are co-owners of the estate.

Job Summary

  • Employer: Sewell Group (Facilities Management)

  • Location: Hob Moor Community Primary School, York (YO24)

  • Salary: £13.21 per hour

  • Hours: 15 hours per week (30-hour option also advertised, but only one candidate will be hired).

  • Shift: Monday – Friday, 15:30 – 18:30.

  • Status: Permanent, Part-time.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Supervising on-site cleaners, managing sign-in/out times, assisting with inductions, and coordinating holiday or sickness cover.

  • Quality Control: Conducting regular cleaning audits and daily inspections to ensure “world-class” standards are maintained throughout the school.

  • Stock Management: Monitoring cleaning product levels and placing orders for materials as needed.

  • Health & Safety: Ensuring all staff are trained in their specific functions and adhere to PPE and safety requirements.

  • Security: Taking responsibility for the daily lockdown and securing of the building at the end of the shift.

  • Reporting: Relaying maintenance defects to the Facilities Management team and reporting security issues to the on-call engineer.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Experience: Essential previous experience in a cleaning role and experience leading or managing a team.

  • Approach: A “hands-on” attitude with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

  • Skills: Strong organizational skills to prioritize tasks in a busy school environment.

  • Vetting: Because this role is based in a school, an enhanced DBS check is mandatory.

  • Traits: Alignment with company behaviors: Positive, Professional, Customer Focused, and “Doing the Right Thing.”

Employee Benefits

Sewell Group offers a robust benefits package tailored to their employee-ownership model:

  • Co-Ownership: Becoming a co-owner of Sewell Estates.

  • Leave: 22 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.

  • Financial Perks: Staff discounts, High Street & Retail schemes, and an auto-enrolment pension.

  • Wellness & Tech: Bike 2 Work scheme, Technology scheme, and paid parental/sickness leave.

Strategic 2026 Context: Your 151st Market Entry

This role represents the “Educational Facilities Management” tier of your 151-role York dataset.

  • The York “Supervisor” Premium: At £13.21/hr, this role pays more than the Audi Receptionist (£12.21/hr) and the St Anne’s Support Worker (£12.21/hr), reflecting the added responsibility of team management and building security. It sits just below the Carefound Professional (£14.50/hr top end).

  • The YO24 Market: Located in Acomb/Holgate (YO24), this role serves a key residential and educational hub. It confirms that “after-school” shifts (15:30 start) are a primary employment bracket for part-time workers in this postcode.

  • The Ownership Advantage: In 2026, the “Employee Ownership” model is a significant competitive differentiator. While the hourly rate is comparable to other local supervisors, the long-term financial stake in the company makes Sewell a “Tier 1” employer for frontline facilities staff.

    Sewell Group is a highly decorated, multi-disciplined business collective that has been a staple of the Yorkshire economy since 1876. While its headquarters are in Hull, it maintains a significant operational presence in York, particularly through its estates, construction, and facilities management divisions.

    Company Description & Culture

    Sewell Group is defined by its unique “The Sewell Way” culture, which emphasizes being a “great place to work to be a great company to deal with.” In 2023, the Estates division transitioned to a 25% employee-owned model, giving staff a direct stake in the company’s success.

    The culture is characterized by a “work hard, play hard” mentality, rooted in family values and a commitment to “Doing the Right Thing.” They are a perennial fixture on the Sunday Times Best Places to Work list and were awarded the Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity in 2021, recognizing their efforts to support disadvantaged groups into employment.

    Key Group Highlights

    Category Details
    Regional Hubs Hull (HQ), York, Leeds, Elland, and Manchester
    Primary Industry Construction, Estates Consultancy, and Facilities Management
    Ownership Part Employee-Owned (since Jan 1, 2023)
    Core Values Team Players, Doing the Right Thing, Positive, Professional
    Sustainability Net Zero target by 2030 across all operations
    Community Impact Over £90m in socio-economic impact created in Yorkshire annually

    The York Connection

    Sewell Group’s presence in York is driven by strategic partnerships and major infrastructure projects:

    • Educational Infrastructure: Through Sewell Education (York) Limited, the group has a long-standing involvement in the city’s school estates, often working as a private sector partner for public-private initiatives.

    • Estates Consultancy: Sewell Advisory (formerly Shared Agenda) frequently works with York-based public sector bodies on strategic property advice and business case development. A 2026 report by the team recently highlighted the growth potential of York’s innovation and heritage strategy.

    • Construction & Maintenance: The group’s construction arm, often in partnership with Illingworth & Gregory (I&G), manages high-spec refurbishments and extensions across York’s health and education sectors.

    • Facilities Management: Sewell FM provides 24/7 “Hard and Soft” facilities management for various community and health buildings in the YO postcode area, ensuring they remain safe and compliant.

    Careers & Employee Benefits

    Sewell Group is regarded as one of the best regional employers for those looking for long-term career growth:

    • The GATEway Programme: Dedicated pathways for Graduates, Apprentices, Trainees, and those looking for Experience, with 15% of direct staff currently on this scheme.

    • Profit Sharing: As co-owners, employees on the Estates side share in the company’s profits and have a voice in strategic decision-making.

    • Wellbeing First: Staff have access to an extensive network of Mental Health First Aiders, suicide awareness training, and flexible “school-hours” contracts.

    • Giving Back: Every employee is granted five paid volunteering days per year to support local causes in York or their home communities.

    Strategic Specialisms

    • Public-Private Partnerships: Deep expertise in NHS LIFT and Building Schools for the Future (BSF) frameworks.

    • Health & Social Care: Developing and managing state-of-the-art clinical facilities that improve patient outcomes.

    • Retail Excellence: While their “Sewell on the go” stores are concentrated in East Yorkshire, their retail management expertise flavors their customer-centric approach in all sectors.

To apply for this job please visit sewell-group.co.uk.