Facilities & Hygiene Supervisor

Charlie Bighams; Wells-Next-the-Sea; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days' annual leave

Quarterly bonus

Free meals

On-site parking

Medicash

Life assurance

Job summary

Charlie Bigham's Quarry Kitchen in Wells, Somerset is seeking a hands-on Facilities & Hygiene Supervisor to lead a small team across offices and shared spaces. You will drive high standards, coordinate daily cleaning activities, and support efficient operations on site.

We require prior supervisory experience in facilities or related services, plus strong COSHH, health and safety knowledge, excellent organisation, and proactive problem-solving.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Experience within facilities management, soft facilities services, cleaning, hygiene or similar environment.
• Experience managing standards across offices, welfare facilities, washrooms, staff areas or other shared spaces.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small facilities and hygiene team, creating a positive culture.
• Keep offices, welfare facilities, café areas, washrooms and shared spaces clean, safe and welcoming.
• Plan team rotas, holidays and cover arrangements to maintain high standards.
• Carry out regular inspections and audits, identify improvements and take action.
• Coach, train and support team members to build a multi-skilled workforce.
• Champion health and safety, ensure COSHH and risk assessments compliance.
• Manage stocks of cleaning products, PPE and consumables.
• Keep schedules, inspection records and compliance documentation up to date.
• Build strong relationships across the site and with other teams.

Skills

Team leadership

Facilities management

COSHH knowledge

Health & safety

Inspection skills

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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Job Reference charliebighams/TP/19158/547

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

£15.15 per hour | Monday to Friday | 9am - 5pm | Flexibility required to support operational needs and occasional weekend cover

Working Hours:

40

Location:

Closing Date:

17/10/2026

Job Category:

Production/Manufacturing

Region / Division:

Wells; Somerset

Package Description

This is a role for people who take real pride in their work and enjoy leading by example in a busy, hands-on environment. As our Facilities & Hygiene Supervisor, you'll play a key role in maintaining high standards across our offices, welfare facilities and shared spaces while supporting and developing a small team.

When you join Charlie Bigham's, you'll receive:

• Competitive pay of £15.15 per hour (equivalent to approximately £31,500 per year)
• Monday to Friday working pattern , typically 9am to 5pm
• Flexibility to support occasional weekend cover when required
• 28 days' annual leave, increasing with service
• Quarterly bonus
• Free Bigham's meals to take home
• Discounts with popular high street retailers
• Access to Medicash and an online GP service
• Life assurance benefit
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised canteen

Job Introduction

At Charlie Bigham's, we believe that a clean, safe and well-presented workplace is essential to creating a great environment for our teams. As our Facilities & Hygiene Supervisor , you'll lead a small team responsible for maintaining high standards across our offices, welfare facilities, café, changing rooms, washrooms and other shared spaces.

This is a hands-on supervisory role where you'll lead by example, support and develop your team, and ensure our facilities consistently meet the high standards expected across our site. From organising daily cleaning activities and managing stock levels to carrying out inspections and driving continuous improvements, you'll play a key role in creating an environment our colleagues can be proud of.

Main Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire a small facilities and hygiene team, creating a positive culture and helping everyone perform at their best.
• Take ownership of keeping our offices, welfare facilities, café areas, washrooms and shared spaces clean, safe and welcoming.
• Plan team rotas, holidays and cover arrangements to ensure high standards are maintained every day.
• Carry out regular inspections and audits, spotting opportunities for improvement and taking action when needed.
• Coach, train and support team members, helping to build a flexible and multi-skilled team.
• Champion health and safety best practice, ensuring compliance with COSHH, risk assessments and safe ways of working.
• Manage stocks of cleaning products, PPE and site consumables, ensuring supplies are always available when needed.
• Keep cleaning schedules, inspection records and compliance documentation accurate and up to date.
• Build strong working relationships across the site, working with different teams to resolve issues and support operational needs.
• Lead from the front in this hands-on role, rolling up your sleeves and supporting the team whenever required.

The Ideal Candidate

At Bigham's, we take pride in doing things the right way and creating a workplace that is clean, safe and welcoming for everyone. We're looking for someone who can demonstrate:

• Previous experience leading, motivating and developing a team.
• Experience within facilities management, soft facilities services, cleaning, hygiene, housekeeping or a similar operational environment.
• Experience managing standards across offices, welfare facilities, washrooms, changing rooms, staff areas or other shared workplace environments.
• A hands-on leadership style and a willingness to lead by example.
• Strong organisational skills, with the ability to plan workloads, manage rotas and balance multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build positive working relationships across different departments.
• A strong focus on health, safety and maintaining exceptional workplace standards.
• Good knowledge of COSHH, cleaning chemicals and safe working practices.
• High attention to detail and pride in delivering a consistently clean, safe and well-presented environment.
• The ability to remain organised and effective in a busy, fast-paced workplace.
• A proactive approach to problem solving and continuous improvement.
• Confidence using basic IT systems and maintaining accurate records and documentation.
• A positive attitude, strong work ethic and a genuine passion for supporting and developing others.
• Experience within food manufacturing, hospitality, healthcare, contract cleaning, education, facilities management or other soft facilities environments.
• Supervisory experience within cleaning, housekeeping, facilities or workplace services teams.
• Knowledge of GMP standards and experience working within a regulated environment.