Cleaning Supervisor

Sodexo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Plus our Sodexo employee benefits pack

Opportunities for career development

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to join the Dublin Airport team. You will lead a team of cleaning operatives, ensure high standards of cleanliness and customer service, and collaborate with airport stakeholders to deliver reliable service.

Applicants must meet security and English requirements, and there are opportunities for career development within the Sodexo benefits package.

Qualifications

• Passport with at least 6 months validity and ability to complete Garda Vetting and Aviation Security Clearance.
• Minimum B2 level of English required for the role.
• Experience leading cleaning operatives in large sites or facilities management environments.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of cleaning operatives across multiple airport locations.
• Allocate daily work schedules and monitor task completion.
• Conduct regular quality inspections to maintain contractual standards.
• Lead by example and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Deliver team briefings and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Train and coach new and existing team members.
• Monitor attendance, performance and engagement.
• Ensure Health & Safety, COSHH and airport security procedures are followed.
• Complete daily reports and audits accurately.
• Manage stock levels and ensure equipment and materials are properly used.
• Respond to operational issues and customer service requests.
• Collaborate with Sodexo management and airport stakeholders to maintain service quality.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

IT skills

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting systems

Job description

• Full time
• 8/9 hour shifts
• €16.50per hour
• Opportunities for career development
  
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cleaning Supervisor

Dublin Airport - Full time

Please note: Due to airport security requirements, applicants must hold a valid passport with at least 6 months' validity remaining, have a minimum B2 level of English, and be able to successfully complete Garda Vetting and Aviation Security Clearance. Employment is conditional upon meeting all of these requirements.

As a Cleaning Supervisor, you will support the day-to-day delivery of cleaning services across designated airport areas, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and customer service are maintained at all times. You will lead and motivate a team of cleaning operatives while ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and in line with Sodexo and airport procedures.

What you'll do:

• Supervise and coordinate a team of cleaning operatives across multiple airport locations.
• Allocate daily work schedules and monitor completion of tasks.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to ensure cleaning standards consistently meet contractual requirements.
• Lead by example and provide hands‑on support where operationally required.
• Deliver team briefings and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Train, coach and support new and existing team members.
• Monitor attendance, performance and employee engagement.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, COSHH and airport security procedures.
• Complete daily reports, audits and operational documentation accurately.
• Manage stock levels and ensure cleaning equipment and materials are maintained and used correctly.
• Respond promptly to operational issues, customer requests and service requirements.
• Work collaboratively with Sodexo management and airport stakeholders to maintain excellent service delivery.
• Promote a positive safety culture and encourage continuous improvement.

What you'll bring:

• Previous experience in a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader or similar supervisory role.
• Experience leading teams within commercial, industrial, transport, healthcare, hospitality or facilities management environments.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication and organisational abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy operational environment.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office and digital reporting systems.
• Flexible approach to working rotating shifts.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to high cleaning standards

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular big‑brand retailers
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.