Facilities Supervisor

NHS; Sherborne; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Sherborne is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to manage daily operations at Yeatman Hospital. This full-time role requires expertise in cleaning and catering processes, as well as experience in staff management. You will supervise the team, conduct audits, and ensure high standards of service and infection control. The position offers flexible hours to promote work-life balance, with the added benefit of a robust training program.

Benefits

Robust training and induction programme

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in cleaning and catering processes.
• Experience in a similar supervisor role is essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Ensure grounds and gardens are maintained to a tidy and presentable standard.
• Assist in the recruitment, induction, and training of staff.
• Conduct cleaning audits and manage day-to-day team tasks.

Skills

Cleaning processes

Staff management

Catering processes

Communication skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience

Job description

Facilities Supervisor – Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust

Closing date 07 January 2026. Join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.

As the Facilities Supervisor you will be knowledgeable in cleaning and catering processes and have an awareness of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. You will have passion to learn how to lead a team and have experience with staff management. You will ensure the day‑to‑day team tasks are also met. Some of your duties will be to carry out cleaning audits, pre‑planned maintenance, rota planning and other office‑based work. What we offer is a robust training and induction programme. Having experience in a similar supervisor role would be essential and we offer ongoing supervision and further development opportunities.

The Facilities Supervisor role is a full‑time Monday to Friday post. We can be flexible with start time and finish time as we promote a positive work‑to‑home life balance. You will need a full UK Driving Licence.

Full time hours: 7.00am to 3.00pm with one late shift a fortnight to support and manage the evening team and one day a month at the weekend.

For any queries, please contact [e-mail]

Main duties of the job

To ensure that the grounds and gardens are maintained to a tidy and presentable standard.

To have a clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.

Assist in the recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.

Ensuring that the correct work methods are observed.

To ensure that all personal and staff training is carried out and complete.

Applications from candidates that require visa sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Job responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification. When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

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Person Specification

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent experience in relevant area.
• Catering Experience.

Job Specific experience

• Previous experience of working within a comparable role.
• Demonstrated awareness and compliance with health and safety legislation.
• Understanding of COSHH.

Managerial / Supervisory exp

• Previous experience of providing day‑to‑day supervision to staff.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.

Additional requirements

• Demonstrable skills in written and spoken English to a standard which enables the post holder to carry out the full range of duties and responsibilities of the role effectively.

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

Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust