Cleansing Supervisor

Salary range: Grade 7 £38,256 - £39,276 p.a. plus fantastic benefits
Contract: Permanent
Hours of work: 36 hours per week 
Location: Various Sites Across Croydon

Croydon is one of London’s largest and most diverse boroughs, covering over thirty-three square miles and home to more than 397,000 residents. With 126 parks and open spaces, we are committed to providing clean, safe, and welcoming environments for our communities.

Location: Various sites across the London Borough of Croydon

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise cleansing and grounds maintenance operatives across allocated sites, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation.
• Oversee daily operations including litter collection, bin emptying, sweeping, grass cutting, hedge trimming, planting, and seasonal maintenance.
• Allocate work, monitor performance, and provide on-site guidance and support to team members.
• Ensure the safe use, maintenance, and reporting of tools, vehicles, and equipment, addressing defects promptly.
• Conduct quality assurance checks, identifying issues and implementing solutions to maintain service excellence.
• Support and coordinate seasonal duties, including leaf-clearance programmes and winter gritting operations.
• Build constructive working relationships with colleagues, residents, contractors, and partner services to enhance the borough’s outdoor environment.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed, health and safety compliance, and staff attendance.

About You

• Experience in grounds maintenance, cleansing, or horticulture, with previous supervisory or team-leading responsibility.
• Confident working outdoors in all weather conditions.
• Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to motivate and support a diverse workforce.
• Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering excellent customer service.
• Able to work independently, use initiative, and prioritise effectively in a fast-paced operational environment.
• A positive attitude and a commitment to maintaining high standards for Croydon’s green and public spaces.

What We Offer

• A supportive working environment with opportunities to develop your leadership and technical skills.
  • Ongoing training and development, including progression pathways within Environment Services.
  • Competitive salary and access to local government benefits.
  • The opportunity to make a meaningful, visible impact on Croydon’s parks, neighbourhoods, and public spaces.

Please submit your CV along with a short supporting statement outlining your suitability for the role and your experience in supervising grounds maintenance or cleansing services.