Senior Cleaner

Sodexo Ltd; Hampton (VA); On-site; USD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and benefits

Full training and protective uniform

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd in Hampton (TW12) is recruiting a cleaning supervisor to lead a team of cleaners at LEH. The role runs Monday to Friday with shifts from 14:00 to 18:00 or finish 19:30 and up to 30.5 hours per week; DBS checks apply.

You will supervise the team, carry out cleaning duties when needed, monitor standards, and support the Contract Director in organising operations, ensuring a safe, clean, welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning supervision or management experience.
• Experience in school or hospitality environments preferred.
• Strong communication and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support a team of cleaners during your shift.
• Carry out cleaning duties alongside the team as required, about 50% of the time.
• Ensure tasks meet quality standards and safety requirements.
• Support the Contract Director with organising cleaning operations.
• Lead briefings and promote a positive working environment.

Skills

Team supervision

Organisational skills

Time management

Tools

DBS checks

Job description

Pay£18.00 per hour

Hours up to 30.5 hours per week (to be discussed at interview)

Working Pattern Monday to Friday

Shift Times: Start 14.00 -18.00 or finish19:30 (

to be discussed at interview)

Contract: 52 working weeks a year plus holiday

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TW12 3HF

Located in the beautiful riverside area of Hampton, southwest London,

TW12 3HF is one of the UK's most prestigious independent schools. With excellent transport links and serving families from across London, Surrey and Berkshire, LEH offers an outstanding working environment within a well-maintained and impressive campus.

The school is renowned not only for its high standards and strong values, but also for its welcoming and supportive community.Surrounded by exceptional facilities and expansive grounds, staff at LEH enjoy the opportunity to work in an environment where quality, teamwork and pride in our surroundings are at the heart of everyday life.

What You Do:

• Supervise and support a team of cleaners during your shift.


• Take a hands-on approach to the role, carrying out cleaning duties alongside the team as required. Approximately 50% of the role will involve cleaning duties.


• Ensure cleaning tasks are completed efficiently and to agreed standards.


• Carry out cleaning duties and monitor standards across the school site.


• Support the Contract Director with the organisation of cleaning operations.


• Lead team briefings and promote a positive, engaged working environment.


• Ensure compliance with safeguarding, health and safety, fire safety and COSHH requirements.


• Monitor cleaning equipment, materials and storage areas, ensuring they are maintained to a high standard.


• Report incidents, accidents, damages or concerns promptly and appropriately.


• Help maintain an exceptional environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

What You Bring:

• Previous Cleaning experience in a school or hospitality environment


• Previous supervisory or management experience, ideally within cleaning, facilities management or housekeeping.


• Strong organisational and time management skills.


• A proactive and self-motivated approach.


• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.


• Excellent communication and people-management skills.


• A commitment to delivering high standards of customer service.


• The ability to work well under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.


• A positive attitude towards learning and continuous development.


• A hands-on approach and pride in maintaining safe, clean and welcoming environments.

What We Offer:

• A dynamic and supportive work environment


• Competitive salary and benefits


• Full training and protective uniform provided


• Unlimited access to mental health and wellbeing support
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for legal, financial, and personal support


• Discounts, cashback schemes, and financial benefits


• Career progression, learning opportunities, and apprenticeships


• Cycle to Work Scheme and volunteering opportunities

Note: Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding children. All roles require pre-employment screening, including DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) and past employer checks.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applicants