Cleaning Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT
. Reporting to the Cleaning Services Manager and Cleaning Unit Manager & Innovation Lead, you will supervise daily cleaning operations, ensure compliance with service standards, and lead a team to deliver a safe, clean, and professional environment.

• Organise and supervise the daily cleaning of accommodation blocks, offices, workshops, and other designated areas.
• Check and monitor cleaning work carried out by the cleaning team.
• Ensure all en-suite cleans are completed quarterly in line with agreed schedules.
• Organise and oversee daily replenishment of consumables.
• Cover staff absence within your allocated area and other areas as required (including Domestic and Clinical).
• Ensure employees returning from sickness complete return-to-work processes within two days.
• Complete and maintain all required training with employees, including Great, Intro, Cleaning, Health & Safety, and Transport training, in line with the Great matrix.
• Ensure PAT testing is completed on time and records are kept up to date.
• Maintain all employee documentation, including training records, fire safety documentation, and other required records.
• Be flexible to support other areas within the Colchester PFI as directed, in line with business needs.
• Undertake additional or ad-hoc duties as required.

• Recent experience in commercial cleaning at supervisory level.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety processes, including COSHH.
• Ability to organise teams, manage priorities, and maintain standards.
• Driving licence (not essential).
• Administrative experience with good computer literacy.

• Career development opportunities within Sodexo.
• A friendly and supportive work environment.
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.