FM Supervisor | Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust

ESSEX PARTNERSHIP UNIVERSITY NHS FOUNDATION TRUST; Colchester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Colchester is seeking a motivated individual to manage FM services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and compliance with safety regulations. Candidates must have a full UK driving licence and be able to work flexible hours, including weekends. The role offers a starting salary of £24,937–£26,598, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Excellent pension scheme

Access to wellbeing services

Recognition awards

Staff discounts

Relocation package

Interest-free season-ticket loans

Flexible working available

Qualifications

• Must hold a full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel within the Trust using a Trust vehicle.
• Relevant experience or willingness to learn about FM services.

Responsibilities

• Co-supervise FM services and be the customer contact for FM issues.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness standards and health safety legislation.
• Support the management of all FM Assistants.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

Full UK driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Job description

Job Overview

You will be responsible for the day‑to‑day co‑supervision of FM services and will be the customer’s point of contact for any FM related issues, using a Trust vehicle. The FM services comprise cleaning, catering, portering, goods receiving, linen and laundry management. You will support the management of all the FM Assistants. The successful candidate must hold a full UK driving licence and ensure that all areas are maintained to a clean and hygienic level for patients, Trust staff and visitors in line with the current National Standards of Cleanliness. You will also ensure compliance with legislation relating to Food Safety and Health and Safety and will report any complaints or remedial actions to the FM Supervisor and Facilities Officer. As part of the Facilities Team you should be flexible, have excellent interpersonal and customer skills, and be able to use initiative to prioritise and organise your duties. The Estates & Facilities Department delivers high‑quality, cost‑effective services across Essex Partnership University NHS Foundation Trust. We are looking for enthusiastic, highly motivated team players to join our cleaning team to deliver excellent environments for healthcare within our units in Clacton. Working alone or as part of a team you will maintain high standards of cleaning and provide a customer‑focused service with a friendly and helpful nature. We value you, recognise your dedication, and look after you at EPUT.

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
• Ability to travel within the Trust using a Trust vehicle.
• Relevant experience or willingness to learn about FM services and cleaning standards.

Working Hours & Salary

• 27 hours per week, 2‑week shift pattern:
Week 1 – Thursday & Friday 15:00‑19:00, Saturday 07:30‑14:00 & 15:00‑19:00, Sunday 07:30‑14:00 & 15:00‑19:00.
Week 2 – Thursday & Friday 15:00‑19:00.
• Unsocial hour payments: Saturday 35 %, Sunday 69 % of salary.
• Salary Band 3: £24,937–£26,598 per annum pro‑rated (£12.75–13.60 per hour).
• 27 days holiday, plus bank holidays, rising to 33 days after 10 years of service.

Benefits

• Receive supervision and support to help you fulfil your potential.
• Join an inclusive EPUT community and connect with others through engagement events and equality networks.
• Access to mental health and wellbeing services, occupational health advice and counselling.
• Recognition awards to acknowledge staff hard work and dedication.
• Excellent pension scheme up to 14.5 % of pensionable pay.
• Staff discounts including Blue Light Card, NHS discount offers, and other staff benefits.
• £8 000 relocation package if you move to Essex to join us.
• Interest‑free season‑ticket loans to cover travel costs via tram, rail or bus.
• Flexible working available from day one for most roles.
• Opportunity to earn additional income through work‑bank shifts.