Facilities Supervisor

Dorset Healthcare; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Sherborne is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to join their supportive team at Yeatman Hospital. The role involves leading a team, managing cleaning processes, conducting audits, and supporting staff training. Ideal candidates will have experience in a supervisory role, knowledge of hygiene practices, and a Full UK Driving Licence. This full-time position offers flexible hours, with a focus on ongoing training and team development, emphasizing a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar supervisor role.
• Must have a Full UK Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of cleaning and catering processes required.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH is essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team to ensure day-to-day tasks are met.
• Carry out cleaning audits and maintenance planning.
• Assist in recruitment and training of staff.
• Maintain grounds and gardens to a presentable standard.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning processes

Team leadership

Experience in a supervisor role

Full UK Driving Licence

Job description

Are you someone working as a supervisor looking to step into a Facilities Supervisor role? Join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.

Responsibilities

• Possess knowledge of cleaning and catering processes, including Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.
• Lead and manage a team, ensuring day‑to‑day tasks are met.
• Carry out cleaning audits, pre‑planned maintenance and rota planning.
• Perform office‑based duties such as cleaning audits and rota planning.
• Maintain the grounds and gardens to a tidy and presentable standard.
• Assist in recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.
• Ensure correct work methods are observed.
• Carry out and ensure completion of all personal and staff training.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar supervisor role.
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Knowledge of cleaning and catering processes.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH.
• Passion to learn how to lead a team and experience with staff management.

Working Hours

Full‑time Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times. Regular hours: 7:00 am – 3:00 pm, one late shift a fortnight to support the evening team, and one day a month on the weekend.

Training and Development

Robust training and induction programme. Ongoing supervision and further development opportunities.

About Dorset HealthCare

We run 12 community hospitals, specialist inpatient facilities and a wide range of integrated community and mental health services for a population of almost 800,000 people. We are a dynamic, forward‑looking Trust rated outstanding by the CQC in 2019, with 95% of patients reporting a good or very good experience and 89% of staff feeling they can truly make a difference. Our 7,000‑strong workforce is at the heart of what we do, championing equal opportunities, diversity and inclusion. We celebrate equality and openness, and we encourage everyone to be their best selves.

Our Culture

By working with us you’ll be part of a strong team, challenge yourself, build a career, and help us to learn and teach. Together we work towards a vision of better everyday through excellence, compassion and expertise.