Cleaning Supervisor

Education Authority Northern Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An educational institution located in Belfast is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to manage cleaning staff and maintain the highest cleaning standards. The role includes training staff, liaising with management, and ensuring the necessary supplies are available. Ideal candidates will have at least two years of cleaning experience and proven supervisory skills. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to a safe and clean environment for students and staff.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
• Experience of supervising staff.
• Training as necessary under Health and Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Plan and organise the work of cleaning staff.
• Conduct induction and skills training.
• Liaise with the building manager regarding cleaning issues.
• Investigate complaints about cleaning services.
• Ensure adequate supplies of materials are maintained.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervision skills

Health and Safety knowledge

Job description

To provide a cleaning service within a building or building complex to agreed standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organise and control the work of cleaning staff to ensure that EA standards are met, it being understood that the cleaning supervisor personally undertake cleaning duties.
• Carry out induction and skills training including refresher training in line with EA practice.
• Liaise with the building manager or other authorised person on day today issues related to cleaning.
• Investigate complaints in respect of the cleaning provision, take corrective action and where appropriate advise the designated line manager.
• Ensure that adequate supplies of materials and light equipment are requisitioned and maintained at appropriate levels within the budget allocated and that equipment is kept in good condition, used and stored correctly.
• Monitor suitability and performance of materials and light equipment and advise the designated line manager where these are inappropriate for the task.
• Recommend and implement changes in work procedures in consultation with the designated line manager to improve economy, standards or ease of operation.
• Ensure that the cleaning standards within the premises meet EA standards.
• The allocation of keys to cleaning staff and ensuring that these are returned at the end of each day.
• Plan periodic work in consultation with service users and report plans to the Area Co-ordinator in advance of school closures.

Skills and Qualifications

• Demonstrable two years’ experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
• To meet the statutory obligations under Health and Safety legislation the successful applicant may be required to undertake training as necessary & provided by the EA cleaning service.
• Demonstrable experience of supervision of staff.

Further Information

Base of Location: Nettlefield Primary School.A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.