Regional Cleaning Supervisor - Portishead

Sodexo; Portishead; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Regional Cleaning Supervisor to lead and improve cleaning operations across multiple sites in the South West of England. Responsibilities include managing a diverse cleaning team, ensuring adherence to health and safety standards, and driving a culture of excellence and client satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills, relevant experience in facilities management, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers various benefits including mental health support and a Cycle to Work scheme.

Benefits

Mental health & wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP service

Lifestyle and retail discounts

Financial wellbeing tools

Cycle to Work scheme

Paid volunteering day

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning, facilities, or service delivery with proven supervisory capability.
• Strong ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
• Meticulous approach to quality compliance and client satisfaction.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and lead the cleaning team to deliver tasks safely and efficiently.
• Oversee cleanliness and hygiene of multiple environments.
• Manage stock levels and inventory of cleaning consumables.
• Conduct regular safety inspections across assigned sites.
• Maintain control of costs to achieve operational budgets.

Skills

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Health and safety knowledge

Proactive service attitude

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Providing Cleaning Services

BICSc Accreditation

CMI Level 3 in Supervisory Management

Job description

This position offers a fantastic opportunity for an experienced supervisor or manager who takes pride in delivering exceptional standards and building high‑performing teams, ensuring an environment of safety, professionalism, and continuous improvement.

What You'll Do:

• Motivate and lead your cleaning team, ensuring all contracted tasks are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.
• Oversee the cleanliness and hygiene of multiple environments, including kitchens, washrooms, and communal areas, maintaining full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and inventory of cleaning consumables and equipment to ensure consistent operational delivery.
• Take ownership of safety management by identifying and reporting hazards, and conducting regular safety inspections across assigned sites.
• Manage a team of approximately 25 cleaning operatives, including 3 mobile staff, providing guidance, support, and clear direction.
• Maintain control of costs and resources to achieve operational budgets and performance targets.
• Lead on people management tasks, ensuring engagement, performance reviews, and training are effectively delivered in collaboration with the Contract Manager.
• Drive a culture of accountability, excellence, and customer focus throughout your team.

Qualifications & Experience

• Demonstrable experience in a cleaning, facilities, or service delivery environment with proven supervisory or management capability.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and develop a diverse team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with a meticulous approach to quality and compliance.
• Sound understanding of health and safety standards within cleaning operations.
• Computer literate with good numeracy and literacy skills.
• A proactive, professional attitude with a strong focus on service delivery and client satisfaction.
• Full UK Driving Licence - essential.

Desirable Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 in Providing Cleaning Services
• BICSc Accreditation
• CMI Level 3 in Supervisory Management

At Sodexo, we are committed to delivering excellence through safe, clean, and high‑performing environments that enhance the wellbeing of our clients and their teams.

As a Regional Cleaning Supervisor for Avon & Somerset Police, covering the South West area including postcodes BA6 9EL, TA6 3NB, BA20 2HT, you will play a key leadership role in driving service quality, operational efficiency, and compliance.

Working with Sodexo is more than a job – it's an opportunity to be part of an organisation that values integrity, excellence, and growth. You'll belong to a team that recognises your contribution and supports your development within a respected global company.

Apply today and take the next step in your career with Sodexo – where leadership, service excellence, and professional growth come together.

Benefits

• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Employee Assistance Programme (personal, legal, and financial advice)
• 24/7 virtual GP service
• Lifestyle and retail discounts for you and your family
• Financial wellbeing tools & retirement planning
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Paid volunteering day