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Cleaning Supervisor

Job details
Posting date: 15 January 2026
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 January 2026
Location: Colchester, CO2 7UT
Company: Sodexo Ltd
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/152759

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Summary

  • 37 hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:00, Fridays 08:00-15:30 (30 minute break)
  • £12.71 per hour
  • Free Car parking

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Job Description:

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning services at Merville Barracks, Circular Road South, Colchester, CO2 7UT. Reporting to the Cleaning Services Manager and Cleaning Unit Manager & Innovation Lead, you will supervise daily cleaning operations, ensure compliance with service standards, and lead a team to deliver a safe, clean, and professional environment.

What You’ll Do:

  • Organise and supervise the daily cleaning of accommodation blocks, offices, workshops, and other designated areas.

  • Check and monitor cleaning work carried out by the cleaning team.

  • Ensure all en-suite cleans are completed quarterly in line with agreed schedules.

  • Organise and oversee daily replenishment of consumables.

  • Cover staff absence within your allocated area and other areas as required (including Domestic and Clinical).

  • Ensure employees returning from sickness complete return-to-work processes within two days.

  • Complete and maintain all required training with employees, including Great, Intro, Cleaning, Health & Safety, and Transport training, in line with the Great matrix.

  • Ensure PAT testing is completed on time and records are kept up to date.

  • Maintain all employee documentation, including training records, fire safety documentation, and other required records.

  • Be flexible to support other areas within the Colchester PFI as directed, in line with business needs.

  • Undertake additional or ad-hoc duties as required.

What You Bring:

  • Recent experience in commercial cleaning at supervisory level.

  • Working knowledge of Health & Safety processes, including COSHH.

  • Ability to organise teams, manage priorities, and maintain standards.

Desirable

  • Driving licence (not essential).

  • Administrative experience with good computer literacy.

What we offer:

  • Fully funded apprenticeship qualifications
  • Career development opportunities within Sodexo
  • A friendly and supportive work environment
  • Wellbeing Support – Unlimited online resources, a free health app with 24/7 virtual GP, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Financial Benefits – Discounts for you and your family, salary finance support, retirement plan, and a death-in-service benefit.
  • Career Growth – Apprenticeships, learning tools, and development opportunities.
  • Work Perks – Cycle to Work Scheme, volunteering opportunities, flexible work, full training, and a protective uniform.


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