Cleaning Supervisor (14537)

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We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Cleaning Supervisor to join our Warden Service team.  As a Cleaning Supervisor, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing the daily cleaning operations, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene are maintained at all times.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise and lead a team of cleaning staff, providing guidance and support
- Create and implement cleaning schedules to ensure all areas are cleaned and maintained according to company standards
- Train cleaning staff on cleaning procedures, safety protocols, and proper use of cleaning equipment and chemicals
- Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleanliness standards are met and address any issues or concerns promptly
- Monitor inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment, and place orders as needed
- Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, adhering to all safety regulations and protocols
- Handle customer complaints or inquiries regarding cleaning services and resolve them in a professional and timely manner
- Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in cleaning and sanitation techniques

It is a varied and satisfying role where you will work in the heart of the neighbourhood, ensuring good standards of cleanliness is maintained in the communal areas within the Council blocks of flats.

This is a 37 hour per week, full time contract which falls within Grade 7 of the Southampton City Council’s pay grades. This will equate to an annual salary of £29,777-£33,944 (based on working five-day week not weekends). The fixed working patterns will be:

Monday – Friday 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

This is great opportunity to become a valued member of the community and make a sizeable difference. Therefore, we are looking for people with commitment and character. We will provide you with training and a uniform.  

Working for Southampton City Council will have its rewards, we are part of the Hampshire pension scheme, and the post will come with a minimum of 23 days annual leave (not including bank holidays) dependent on your continued service in Local Government. There are lots of other employee benefits open to SCC employees, from childcare vouchers and discounted travel to money off at selected restaurants, shops and salons.

If you feel you have the necessary background, experience, and skills to undertake this role we would like to hear from you.

Contact details for informal discussion:

If you would like an informal chat about the team and what Southampton can offer, then please contact Russell Standing on 02380 915175.

Recruitment contact details:

Email: recruitment@southampton.gov.uk
Tel: 023 8083 4033

Additional information:

• Please note the salary quoted is based on full time hours (37 hours per week)
• The working hours for this role are 37 hours per week.
• This is a permanent position.   
• This post requires a DBS check.
• For any posts that require a DBS check, if you have lived outside the UK within the last 5 years, you will be required to provide a Certificate of Good Conduct or a police certificate from the country/countries you have resided in. Kindly note that this is at the expense of the candidate, as well as any costs involved for translating into English.

Please note: Staff must seek permission from their Service Director /Head of Service BEFORE applying for any secondment opportunity. Please refer to the Secondment Policy for more information.

How to apply:

To apply for the position please select the 'Apply for this job' button at the bottom of the page.

The supporting statement section of the application form must be completed, unless there are specific criteria questions for you to evidence against. Applications are shortlisted against the essential and desirable criteria found within the job description for the post. Please refer to the job description when completing your application form and evidence how you meet the required criteria/questions. A CV on its own will not be considered.

Unfortunately we are not able to accept applications that are made through a third party agency. We cannot guarantee that any correspondence sent from third party agencies will be responded to. To ensure your application is received please apply directly through our website.

We are proud to be #DisabilityConfident and support fair recruitment practices. Find out how you can get involved at gov.uk/disability-confident.  No applicant or employee will receive less favourable treatment because of age, disability, gender reassignment, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership and pregnancy or maternity, unless a Genuine Occupational Requirement (GOR) applies.

Southampton City Council is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults.  It is committed to delivering services to ensure they are happy, safe and have opportunities to reach their goals as responsible members of our community.  We believe it is always unacceptable for a child, young person or adult to experience abuse of any kind, and recognise our responsibility to safeguard and promote their welfare.  We are committed to following safe practices to ensure this and expect all employees, workers and volunteers to share this commitment.  This commitment is reflected in all our recruitment and selection practices.

As a Corporate Parent we are actively aiming to support all our children in care (looked after children) and care leavers. Any applicants who are children in care or care leavers, who meet the essential criteria for the post applied for, will be guaranteed an interview.