Cleaner Supervisor

Job Description

The Scottish Qualifications Authority is Scotland’s national awarding and accreditation body. We are trusted to oversee thousands of qualifications that are available in schools, colleges and workplaces, not just in this country, but around the world. 

We are looking for a Cleaning Supervisor to work within the Facilities team at our Lowden site in Dalkeith. 

The successful candidate will be required to supervise and undertake cleaning of SQA premises ensuring that high standards are maintained. In order to do this, you must be able to demonstrate experience in the following specific duties:

• Work as an integral member of the Cleaning Team and support the effective delivery of Core and adhoc cleaning
• Organise Team Members to deliver a safe service effectively to a high standard and monitor performance including performance feedback
• Ensure that effective communication is given to the staff on their routes, scope and expectations in each area every week
• Train new Team Members to learn procedures and all general tasks
• Ensure cleaning standards and safety procedures are adhered to
• Champion excellent cleaning standards at all time
• Ensure all cleaning staff are knowledgeable of the chemicals they use and the expectation from them of the cleaning standards.
• Ensure all stock levels are monitored and kept up to date.

Additionally, you must be able to demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Previous experience in a cleaning supervisory role is desirable
• Must have knowledge of COSHH, manual handling and stocktaking
• Basic computer skills are essential

This is a 30hr per week role. Monday – Thursday 3pm – 9pm, Friday 2pm – 8pm

SQA offer a fantastic benefits package in return for your talent. These include but are not limited to a career average pension scheme; staff well-being and health assistance programmes; development opportunities and 27 days annual leave in addition to 14 days public holiday.

If you think you’ve got the skills, knowledge and experience required to succeed in this exciting opportunity please apply below.

SQA welcomes applications from every section of the community.  SQA has a Gaelic Language Plan and is committed to its purpose.

Tha Plana Gàidhlig aig SQA agus tha sinn a' creidsinn gu h-àrachdach agus na h-amasan a tha air cur a-mach sa Phlana Nàiseanta don Ghàidhlig.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the Disability Confident Initiative and offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themself to be disabled and who meets the competency requirements for the post.