Facilities Supervisor

NHS Highland; Portree; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Induction and training

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a Facilities Supervisor for Skye Hospitals to support Portree & Broadford Hospital and local Health Centres. You will supervise all facilities services, ensure cleanliness and infection-control standards, and maintain compliance with national specifications.

The role includes managing a 7-day rota, covering sites across Skye, driving a company vehicle, and training staff. Experience in facilities is preferred; driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising facilities teams and services.
• Knowledge of infection control and national cleaning standards.
• Ability to manage training and daily supervision.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all services provided by the facilities team, including catering and domestic roles.
• Ensure high standards of service and cleanliness in line with policies and regulations.
• Manage policies, procedures, and core staff training; oversee scheduling and rota.
• Cover NHS sites in the local area; drive between sites using a company vehicle.

Skills

Facilities supervision

Leadership

Health & safety awareness

Job description

Facilities Supervisor, 36 hours, for Skye Hospitals

We are currently seeking a Facilities Supervisor, who will support the function of the facilities services provided to Portree & Broadford Hospital and local Health Centres in Skye.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, Food, Fluid and Nutritional Care Standards and Waste Regulations.

This post includes supervision of all services provided by the facilities team, including catering and domestic roles. Preferred facilities experience would be desired. This role supports the Support Manager to ensure policies and procedures are managed and meet legislation, daily supervision and management of the team and operational services, management of core and role training, and authorise and completion of Scottish Standard time system.

The successful applicant will be required to cover, if required, all NHS Sites in the local geographical area, and a fleet vehicle is available for travelling to sites, and it is essential to have a driving licence.

This is a 36 hour post to cover a 7 day rota, hours worked will be between 0700-1900 and includes weekend working, however other shift patterns would be needed at times to cover staff absence and annual leave, should it be required.

Rate of pay - £14.86 per hour and weekend working premium rates attractive. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

For informal enquiries, please contact Jacqueline Green, Support Facilities Manager for North & West Highland Tel: [phone] or email [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .