Cleaning Supervisor

Sodexo Group; Horsham; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Horsham is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to lead the onsite cleaning team at Thermo-Fisher Scientific site. This hands-on supervisory role oversees day-to-day delivery, allocates tasks, monitors standards and supports the team to maintain high hygiene and safety.

The role operates Monday to Friday, 1:30pm to 9:30pm, with permanent full-time 37.5 hours. Relevant COSHH, GMP or BICSc qualifications are beneficial, and candidates must be able to travel to the site by car as there is

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor is essential.
• Experience leading, supporting and organising a cleaning team.
• Good knowledge of professional cleaning methods, equipment and materials.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices.
• Experience working to high standards in a compliance-focused environment.
• Confident managing rotas, allocating workloads and monitoring cleaning standards.
• Strong communication, organisation and people-management skills.
• Reliable, proactive and able to resolve day-to-day operational issues.
• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, laboratory or regulated environment would be advantageous.
• Relevant cleaning, IOSH, COSHH or BICSc qualifications would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the cleaning team to deliver consistently high standards.
• Allocate daily tasks and manage rotas, absence and holiday cover.
• Carry out regular quality checks and ensure cleaning standards are maintained.
• Train and support team members, ensuring compliance with site procedures.
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH, GMP and safe working practices are followed.
• Manage cleaning equipment, materials and stock levels.
• Complete required records, checks and compliance documentation.
• Work closely with management and the client to resolve issues and maintain excellent service.

Skills

Team leadership

Rotas management

Quality checks

Health & Safety

COSHH/GMP

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

Job Title: Cleaning Supervisor
Location: Horsham
Contract: Permanent - Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 1:30pm to 9:30pm
Rate of Pay: £15.50 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join our team at the Thermo-Fisher Scientific site in Horsham.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will lead the cleaning team and ensure consistently high standards are maintained across the site. You will be responsible for the day-to-day delivery of the cleaning service, including allocating work, monitoring standards, managing rotas and supporting the team.

As the role operates within a standards and compliance-led environment, attention to detail and a strong approach to health, safety and cleaning procedures are essential.

IMPORTANT - TRAVEL REQUIREMENT

This role is based on-site in Horsham, and candidates must be able to travel to and from the site by car.

There is no suitable public transport access to the site, so please ensure you have reliable access to a car for your commute before applying.

The site is accessed via a long country road with no pavement or street lighting, meaning walking to the site from the nearest public transport route is not a suitable option.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the cleaning team to deliver consistently high standards
• Allocate daily tasks and manage rotas, absence and holiday cover
• Carry out regular quality checks and ensure cleaning standards are maintained
• Train and support team members, ensuring compliance with site procedures
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH, GMP and safe working practices are followed
• Manage cleaning equipment, materials and stock levels
• Complete required records, checks and compliance documentation
• Work closely with management and the client to resolve issues and maintain excellent service

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor is essential
• Proven experience leading, supporting and organising a cleaning teamGood knowledge of professional cleaning methods, equipment and materials
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety, COSHH and safe working practices
• Experience working to high standards in a compliance-focused environment
• Confident managing rotas, allocating workloads and monitoring cleaning standards
• Strong communication, organisation and people-management skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to resolve day-to-day operational issues
• Experience in a GMP, pharmaceutical, laboratory or regulated environment would be advantageous
• Relevant cleaning, IOSH, COSHH or BICSc qualifications would be beneficial

What We Offer

Working with Sodexo is more than a job it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families.

About Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We are a global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, operating in 55 countries and serving over 100 million consumers each day. We believe in creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive.