Cleaner Supervisor

Newcastle City Council; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Up to 29 days annual leave per year

Paid DBS and induction

Full uniform and equipment provided

Local Government Pension Scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Discounts and staff offers

Health Assured Employee Assistance

Job summary

Newcastle City Council is recruiting a Cleaner Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations at Walker Medical Centre in Newcastle upon Tyne. You will lead a team, ensure high cleaning standards, and work with limited supervision in a busy healthcare environment.

The role is part-time (16 hours per week) with early shifts. It requires good communication, reliability, and the ability to meet fixed deadlines. DBS and training are provided to support staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience supervising cleaning staff in a large workplace is advantageous.
• Good communication and reliability are essential.
• Ability to work with limited supervision and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Supervise cleaners at Walker Medical Centre and ensure standards.
• Direct daily cleaning activity and provide guidance to staff.
• Maintain safety, cleanliness, and compliance with policies.

Skills

Team management

Communication

Reliability

Customer focused

English speaking

Job description

Operations & Regulatory Services Directorate

City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services

Cleaner Supervisor

16.0 Hours per week

Walker Medical Centre, Church Walk, Walker.

Grade N04

16.0 HOURS PER WEEK

Monday – Friday 05:00 – 08:15am

An opportunity exists for a suitable individual to work within the Facility Services Division of City Operations, Neighbourhoods and Regulatory Services Directorate as a Cleaner Supervisor at Walker Medical Centre, Church Walk, Walker, Newcastle upon Tyne.

To succeed in this role, it is essential that you have good communications skills, the ability to work with limited supervision, be capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying of equipment and materials. Experience managing large teams in a school or similar environment would be an advantage.

About us

Facility Services and Civic Management work across Newcastle and Gateshead providing building cleaning, caretaking, school meals and welfare catering services.

We have a large team of cleaners, cleaner supervisors, facility supervisors (caretakers), catering assistants, assistant chefs and chefs working various hours and shifts in schools and public buildings.

Our service is committed to delivering a high standard of service to our customers and in doing so investing in our staff and staff development.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rates of pay
• Up to 29 days annual leave per annum.
• Paid DBS as well as paid induction and training
• Full uniform and equipment provided at no cost to you
• Full training and opportunities to learn new skills and develop in your career
• Attractive Local Government Pension Scheme
• Cycle2work scheme
• Access to a salary sacrifice car lease and home electronics scheme.
• Weekend, bank holiday and unsociable hours pay enhancement
• Full employee support package including access to a free confidential Health Assured Employee Assistance Program.
• Staff offers and discounts including discounts on travel passes and leisure.

We are looking for someone who:

• Is a team player but able to use your own initiative
• Can have good relationships with others
• Is self-motivated and able to work to fixed deadlines
• Has a flexible approach to work, hours, and locations
• Is customer focused
• Can deliver to required standards
• Is suitable to work with children and young people
• Is capable of regular stooping, bending, lifting, and carrying.
• Can undertake written and spoken instructions and speak English.