Cleaning Supervisor

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

Job summary

A local education authority is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor in Coalisland to oversee cleaning staff and ensure that established standards are met. You will organize work schedules, train staff, and handle complaints related to cleaning services. Two years of cleaning experience in a non-home environment is required, along with the ability to participate in necessary training under Health and Safety legislation. This role is vital in maintaining a clean and safe environment in the school setting.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience of cleaning outside the home environment.
• Willingness to undertake necessary training for Health and Safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Plan and control cleaning staff to meet standards.
• Carry out training and refresher training for staff.
• Liaise on cleaning-related issues daily.
• Investigate complaints and take corrective actions.
• Manage supplies and equipment correctly.

Skills

Demonstrable experience of cleaning outside the home environment

Ability to undertake training as required

Job description

The supervision of cleaning staff at a specified location. To provide a cleaning service within a building or building complex to agreed standards. A full list of responsibilities, essential and desirable skills can be found on the Education Authority website.

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.

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.

Further Information

Location: St Joseph's College, Coalisland.

The Education Authority is an equal opportunities employer.