Cleaning Supervisor / Handy Person

Equans UK & Ireland; England; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)

Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary

24/7 Employee Assistance Program

Employee discount shopping schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Broad range of learning opportunities

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor / Handy Person to oversee onsite cleaning for HMCTS contract across Guildford. This full-time role involves supervising cleaning teams, performing general maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have experience in maintenance and hold relevant qualifications. Attractive salary and benefits include a pension scheme, life cover, and employee assistance program.

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in carpentry, painting, plumbing, or flooring.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced security vetting process.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the onsite cleaning team and manage performance.
• Inspect, maintain, and repair building fabric components.
• Respond to reactive repairs, including leaks and blockages.
• Carry out Legionella control duties.

Skills

Carpentry

Plumbing

Painting

Flooring

Education

NVQ or similar in Plumbing, Carpentry, or Decorating Services

Job description

Cleaning Supervisor / Handy Person

Equans is recruiting for a Cleaning Supervisor / Handy Person to lead the onsite cleaning delivery across the HMCTS contract covering Guildford Crown Court and Guildford County Court. You’ll be responsible for supervising the cleaning team, driving standards, attendance, performance and carrying out general maintenance tasks as required.

This is a permanent, full–time position – 40 hours per week.

Salary: £26,000 – £28,000 depending on skills and experience + strong benefits package.

Shift times: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 17:00

What will you deliver?

• Inspect, maintain, and repair building fabric components including floors, walls, ceilings, roofs, doors, windows, furniture, and drainage systems.
• Undertake Legionella control duties such as tap temperature checks and flushing.
• Carry out painting, redecoration, and minor carpentry tasks, including hanging signage and notices.
• Perform plantroom inspections and AHU filter changes.
• Respond to reactive repairs, including leaks, blockages, and toilet issues.
• Support engineering staff with various maintenance and repair activities.
• Act as first responder for on‑site issues, taking immediate steps to make safe.
• Escort and monitor contractors performing both hard and soft FM services.
• Ensure all work is conducted safely, with appropriate Method Statements and Risk Assessments, PPE, and adherence to Equans’ safety procedures.
• Complete all assigned tasks in line with contractual KPIs and SLAs, updating the CAFM system (e.g., Maximo) with accurate information.
• Obtain and maintain relevant technical appointments (e.g., LVCP, Water Hygiene CP) to support lamp changing and L8 compliance.
• Supervise the site cleaning team, including managing attendance and performance.
• Perform ad hoc cleaning services as required.

What can we offer you?

• Pension Scheme
• 24 days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to 1.5 times annual salary
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Cycle to work scheme
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalised support programmes

Who are we looking for?

• It would be desirable if you hold an NVQ (or similar) in either Plumbing, Carpentry or Decorating Services.
• Demonstrable experience in either carpentry, painting, plumbing or flooring in a construction, repair or maintenance environment.
• Due to the nature of the contract, you will be required to go through an enhanced security vetting process which will include a criminal records check.

Equal Opportunities

We encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a relocation package with this job role.