Cleaning Supervisor

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

Job summary

A regional education authority in Downpatrick is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning staff and ensure compliance with standards. Responsibilities include organizing staff work, conducting training, liaising with building management, and maintaining cleaning supplies. Candidates should have at least two years' experience in cleaning roles outside the home and supervision skills. The position is ideal for individuals committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in a cleaning role outside the home environment.
• Experience supervising cleaning staff is essential.
• Willingness to undergo necessary health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and organize cleaning staff work to meet standards.
• Conduct induction and skills training for staff.
• Liaise with building manager on cleaning-related issues.
• Investigate complaints and take corrective actions.
• Maintain adequate supplies and ensure equipment is in good condition.

Skills

Cleaning supervision

Staff training

Health and safety compliance

Job description

Responsible for: The supervision of cleaning staff at a specified location.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.

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

Location: Down High School, Downpatrick.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.

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