Cleaning Supervisor

Sodexo; Fingal; On-site; EUR 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Unlimited wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cleaning Supervisor to oversee cleaning operations at Dublin Airport. You will lead a team of operatives, schedule workloads, and ensure high standards of cleanliness, safety and service across designated airport areas.

The role requires previous supervisory experience, strong leadership and communication abilities, and flexibility to rotating shifts. You will work in a fast-paced environment with strict health, safety and COSHH requirements, reporting daily on progress and

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate a team of cleaning operatives across airport locations.
• Allocate daily work schedules and monitor task completion.
• Carry out regular quality inspections to meet standards.
• Lead by example and provide hands-on support.
• Deliver team briefings and ensure effective communication across shifts.
• Train, coach and support new and existing team members.
• Monitor attendance, performance and engagement.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, COSHH and airport security procedures.
• Complete daily reports, audits and documentation.
• Manage stock levels and maintain cleaning equipment.
• Respond to operational issues and service requests.
• Collaborate with Sodexo management and airport stakeholders.
• Promote a positive safety culture and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

IT skills

Team supervision

Pressure handling

Tools

Microsoft Office

Digital reporting systems

Job description

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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 tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

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 Irelands 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 tobeingan 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.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Belong in a team, thrive in service.

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