Facilities Supervisor

NHS Jobs; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to lead up to 20 facilities staff in a busy hospital environment. The role focuses on safety, cleanliness and regulatory compliance, with a 37.5-hour week.

Based at Arnold Lodge in Leicester, you will coordinate shifts, support staff development, and liaise with clinical teams while travelling to sites as required. A full UK driving licence is required; DBS check is mandatory and will be undertaken in line with

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification level 3 plus diploma or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate
• NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Building Interiors or equivalent
• NVQ Level 2 infection control or equivalent
• Recognised cleaning or support services qualification

Responsibilities

• Supervise up to 20 Facilities Assistants and manage shifts.
• Oversee audits, infection prevention and safety compliance.
• Liaise with clinical teams and other departments for service continuity.
• Travel to other sites for supervision, audits and training.

Skills

Communications

People supervision

Recruitment and selection

Training delivery

Education

City and Guilds Level 3

Food Safety Level 2

NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Building Interiors

NVQ Level 2 infection control

Cleaning or support services qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Go back Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Facilities Supervisor

The closing date is 04 October 2026

We are looking to appoint a trustworthy person who can work in a demanding and busy hospital environment, who must be flexible, hardworking and energetic.

The role is to provide day-to-day supervision and leadership for up to 20 Facilities Assistants, which is essential in maintaining safe, clean, and compliant environments for patients, visitors, and staff.

Arnold Lodge is a Medium Secure Forensic Mental Health hospital. We provide care and treatment for individuals who have been admitted to us from other secure hospitals or from the prison service. Because of the specialised nature of the care, we are part of Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust although we are based in Leicester.

Main duties of the job

To ensure facilities operations run smoothly, maintaining safe, clean, and compliant environments for patients, staff, and visitors.
Manage and monitor rotas, ensuring correct allocation of shifts and compliance with service requirements.
Oversee audits, site coordination, and regulatory compliance, including infection prevention and control standards.
Act as a key point of contact for staff, ensuring health and safety procedures are followed and appropriate support is available.
Support staff development, wellbeing, engagement, and retention through effective leadership, communication, and guidance.
Liaise with clinical teams and other departments to maintain service continuity and resolve operational issues promptly.
Travel to other sites as required to provide on-site supervision, audits, training, and operational support.
A full UK driving license and vehicle for business use is required for this post; however reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled individuals in line with the Equality Act 2010.

About us

#TeamNottsHC comprises over 11,000 dedicated colleagues who #MakeADifference every day. We deliver intellectual disability, mental health, community health, forensic, and offender healthcare services across Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, and South Yorkshire. Our care is provided from over 200 sites, spanning community locations, acute settings, and secure environments including prisons.

We are one of the largest mental health and community Trusts in the East Midlands and one of Nottinghamshire's biggest employers. We also host national and regional services, such as the National High Secure Deaf Service and the Nottingham Centre for Transgender Health.

We offer a variety of employee-led staff networks, including Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) groups, the Green Champions network, the Freedom to Speak Up network, the Health and Wellbeing Champions network, and the Menopause Champions network. These networks play a vital role in supporting our diverse workforce and promoting a culture of inclusivity.

The health and wellbeing of our colleagues is a top priority. We invest significantly in this through our in-house occupational health and staff counselling services, supported by a dedicated Health and Wellbeing team.

The Trust is committed to reducing its carbon emissions, with a specialised Energy and Environmental team working to ensure compliance with environmental legislation, enhance our environmental performance, and achieve our net-zero commitment.

Job responsibilities

We require someone with previous experience in a supervisory role, a recognised cleaning or support services qualification with knowledge of relevant NHS policies and procedures, including legal requirements.

Shift pattern/hours are 37.5hrs per week 8am - 4pm Monday - Friday. Applicants must be flexible and able to work additional shifts as and when required (including some weekends) to cover the 7-day week service.

Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification for more information.

Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.

You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.

Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa.

Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification level 3, City and Guilds or equivalent plus additional knowledge acquired through training and experience to diploma or equivalent level
• Level 2 Food Safety Certificate or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 Cleaning and Building Interiors or equivalent experience
• NVQ Level 2 infection control or equivalent experience
• Recognised cleaning or support services qualification

Training

• Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site.
• Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post.
• Level 3 Health & Safety Certificate.
• Level 3 Food Safety Certificate
• I. L.M or N.E.B.S.S Certificate or equivalent supervisor qualification
• CPC

Experience

• Experience in staff supervision of Facilities Services
• Experienced in delivering of training to staff
• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff
• Experience in group training

Knowledge

• Understanding of Infection Control
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including COSHH/risk assessments/manual handling activities
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment requirements
• Knowledge of stock control procedures
• Knowledge of including cleanliness in hospitals and PLACE standards
• Knowledge of relevant NHS procedures and practices, including legal requirements

Skills

• Good communications skills
• CLAit or experience in Microsoft Office Packages
• Skilled in people supervision
• Skilled in recruitment and selection of staff

Values and Behaviours

• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
• All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust's expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation

Contractual Requirements

• oA full, current UK driving licence and access to a vehicle fit and insured for business use are required for this post. Reasonable adjustments will be made for disabled staff in line with the Equality Act 2010.
• oExperienced driver, able to drive Trust vehicle
• oTo attend training on other sites within the Nottinghamshire NHS Trust
• oComply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (Staff Uniform)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

£28,392 to £31,157 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)