Cleaning Supervisor

Priory Group; Hale Barns; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Career development opportunities

Sponsorship of professional quals

Job summary

Priory Hospital Altrincham is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team on a full-time, permanent basis (37.5 hours). The role leads a cleaning team, plans rotas, supports recruitment, and ensures high standards in a healthcare setting.

The position runs 7am–3pm, Monday–Friday, with weekend coverage as needed. Email [e-mail] for details and start your career with us.

Qualifications

• Good standard of English (spoken and written).
• Previous experience in cleaning, ideally healthcare or similar.
• Supervisory experience or potential to lead a team.
• Strong health & safety knowledge, COSHH, and cleaning standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of cleaning staff to deliver high standards across the site.
• Plan and coordinate staff rotas to ensure continuity of service.
• Support recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members.
• Monitor cleaning standards and ensure compliance with health, safety, and regulations.
• Manage stock, equipment, and supplies including ordering and stock control.
• Report maintenance issues, damage or hazards; support training and standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Cleaning experience

Health & safety awareness

Team leadership

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Physical stamina

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor

Department: Site Support Roles

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: PC - Altrincham

Compensation: £13.95 / hour

Description

Priory Hospital Altrincham is looking to recruit a Cleaning Supervisor to join our team. This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours.

We know that a clean, safe environment is essential to delivering outstanding care. That’s why our Cleaning Supervisors play a key role in leading teams to deliver high standards across our services.

We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, leads by example, and can respond positively to change and challenges. You will be passionate about supporting others and helping your team succeed, ensuring cleaning services are delivered to operational standards. If you have experience in cleaning services and are ready to take the next step into a supervisory role, we’ll support you with ongoing development and the opportunity to grow your career with us.

Working hours 7am-3pm, Monday - Friday. Will be expected to cover weekend shifts if any holidays/sickness.

Priory Hospital Altrincham provides expert inpatient treatment for a range of mental health conditions and addictions.

We also provide established, evidence-based outpatient treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, stress, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and bipolar disorder. We also offer private autism assessments for adults and children at Priory Wellbeing Centre Manchester.

What you’ll be doing

• Supervising a team of cleaning staff to deliver high standards across the site
• Planning and coordinating staff rotas to ensure continuity of service
• Supporting recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members
• Monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring compliance with health & safety and statutory regulations
• Managing stock, equipment, and supplies, including ordering and stock control
• Reporting maintenance issues, damage, or hazards
• Supporting training and ensuring team compliance with required standards

What you'll bring to the role

Our work is rewarding but can be challenging, so resilience is key. No two days are the same! Your natural empathy will help you support others through both the highs and lows.

• Good standard of English, with basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Previous experience in a cleaning role, ideally within a healthcare or similar environment
• Experience within a hospital/hotel environment together with some supervisory experience
• Good understanding of health & safety, COSHH, and cleaning standards
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to motivate and support a team positively
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage workloads effectively
• Good attention to detail

Physical stamina to carry out an active role throughout the day

For more information about the role, you can email [e-mail]

What we will give you in return

We want you to succeed at Priory and thrive in your role. You will be well supported with regular career conversations. We also offer full training and numerous pathways into leadership and qualified clinical positions to help you shape your career with us.

• Contributory pension scheme
• Flexible benefits including reduced rates and access to new schemes including gym membership, IT technology (laptops / tablets / smartphones) and Healthcare Cash Plan (Simply Health Scheme)
• Access to development opportunities
• Sponsorship of professional qualifications through our Individual Professional Development (IPD) panel
• Leadership & management development opportunities
• Long service award
• Refer a friend bonuses
• And an additional days leave on your Birthday!

Shortlisting may begin upon receipt of applications, and the Recruiting Manager may close the vacancy early if enough suitable candidates are identified.