Cleaning Supervisor

Sodexo Ltd; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services provider in Winchester seeks a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning and housekeeping services at Worthy Down Barracks. This role involves ensuring high standards, managing a cleaning team, and maintaining client relationships. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. Benefits include career development opportunities and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Free parking

10% Discount in shop

Gym membership

Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications

Career development opportunities

Wellbeing Support

Financial Benefits

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within cleaning.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service delivery and cleaning standards.
• Provide leadership and training to the cleaning team.
• Conduct regular audits to improve cleaning quality.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Understanding of Health & Safety regulations

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Education

IOSH or BICSc qualification

Job description

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday 10:30 - 19:00
• £12.71 per hour
• Free parking
• 10% Discount in shop
• Gym membership

Job Description

We are looking for a dedicated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to manage cleaning and housekeeping services across out Sodexo site Worthy Down Barracks, Winchester, SO21 2RG.

In this key role, you’ll oversee service delivery, ensure high cleaning standards, manage your team effectively, and maintain strong relationships with both clients and on-site personnel. You’ll play a crucial part in ensuring we meet and exceed our contractual standards, KPIs, and health and safety requirements.

What You’ll Do

• Plan, organise, and coordinate all site cleaning and housekeeping activities.
• Ensure service delivery meets the standards set in the Service Level Agreement (SLA) and contractual terms.
• Provide leadership, supervision, and training to your cleaning team.
• Conduct regular audits to maintain and improve cleaning quality standards.
• Maintain strict budgetary control, including stock management and labour allocation.
• Monitor and uphold Health & Safety and COSHH compliance at all times.
• Deliver team briefings, huddles, and performance reviews.
• Complete all recruitment, onboarding, and personnel documentation for your team.
• Maintain excellent client and military liaison, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Visit Reading ARC weekly to provide training, equipment checks, and management oversight.
• Ensure company equipment is used responsibly and report faults as needed.
• Work collaboratively with other department managers to ensure operational excellence.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks or instructions as directed by management.

What You Bring

Essential

• Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within cleaning, facilities, or service industries.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety and COSHH regulations.
• Experience working in a standards-driven or compliance environment.
• Excellent organisational and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, manage time effectively, and lead a team.
• Willingness and ability to undertake manual handling tasks when required.
• Strong communication skills and a professional attitude when liaising with clients and team members.

Desirable

• Experience managing client relationships.
• IOSH or BICSc qualification.
• Awareness of ISO quality management systems.
• Knowledge of new cleaning techniques or technologies.
• Previous experience working within a military environment.
• Proven leadership and staff development experience.

What we offer

• Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
• Career development opportunities within Sodexo
• A friendly and supportive work environment
• Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
• Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
• Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
• Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.