Cleaning Chargehand

Sodexo; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Chargehand to oversee cleaning services at a prestigious school in Edinburgh. You will lead a team, ensure compliance with safety protocols, and maintain high cleaning standards. Ideal candidates have supervisory experience and a strong focus on customer service. This role offers competitive pay, training, and various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Provided uniform and PPE

Unlimited access to wellbeing resources

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension savings with the Sodexo Retirement Plan

Learning and development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Volunteering opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cleaning or housekeeping.
• Supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Strong customer service focus.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and support cleaning staff.
• Allocate tasks and manage absences.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks.
• Deliver excellent customer service.

Skills

Leadership skills

Cleaning knowledge

Communication skills

Customer service focus

Personal hygiene

Job description

Cleaning Chargehand - George Watson's College, Edinburgh

Position: Cleaning Chargehand
Location: George Watson's College, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 37 per week
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 7am-3pm | Friday, 7am-2:30pm

Join Our Prestigious School Community with Sodexo!

At Sodexo, you'll play a vital role as a Cleaning Chargehand at George Watson's College, helping us provide a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. Working closely with the Contract Manager and Cleaning Manager, you will oversee the daily delivery of cleaning services, supervise staff, and ensure that high standards are consistently achieved.

About George Watson's College

George Watson's College is dedicated to providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to S6. Our inspiring curriculum and wide-ranging enrichment programmes encourage pupils to develop a lifelong love of learning.

What You'll Do

• Lead, train, and support cleaning staff, ensuring high standards of work and compliance with safety protocols.
• Allocate tasks, create staff rotas, and manage absences, sickness, and holiday cover.
• Monitor stock levels, control usage of cleaning materials, and report supply needs.
• Conduct regular inspections, quality checks, and monthly safety walks.
• Maintain safe working practices, ensuring compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH, and company policies.
• Liaise with maintenance and other departments to resolve issues quickly.
• Handle administration, including scheduling, performance monitoring, and reporting to management.
• Deliver excellent customer service, responding promptly to concerns from staff, students, and visitors.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced, and used safely.
• Support training needs, team meetings, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Step in to cover operational needs during holidays, sickness, or special requests.

What You'll Bring

Essential:

• Proven experience in cleaning or housekeeping.
• Supervisory experience with strong leadership skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to motivate a team.
• Solid knowledge of cleaning practices, equipment, and chemicals.
• Strong customer service focus.
• High levels of personal hygiene and presentation.
• Commitment to health & safety compliance.

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than just a job-it's a chance to belong, grow, and make a real impact. You\'ll enjoy:

• Competitive pay and full training.
• Provided uniform and PPE.
• Unlimited access to wellbeing resources, including a 24/7 virtual GP and mental health support.
• Employee Assistance Programme (including financial and legal advice).
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme for you, family, and friends.
• Pension savings with the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Life assurance (death-in-service benefit).
• Learning and development opportunities to grow your career.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Volunteering opportunities to give back to the community.
• A flexible, supportive, and dynamic work environment.

Safeguarding Statement

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This role will require background checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/or Disclosure Scotland.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!