Cleaning Supervisor in Carlisle

Overview: Better places, thriving communities.

Contract: Permanent. Type of Employment: Part time. Hours: 32 per week. Salary: £21,981.87 per annum. Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off 12pm - 9.30pm. Location: Cumberland Infirmary, Newtown Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, England, CA2 7HY.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the day-to-day operations of the domestic team across allocated hospital areas.
• Carry out regular cleaning audits, ensuring all standards are met and corrective actions are completed promptly.
• Provide hands-on supervision, guidance, and support to domestic staff, ensuring consistent service delivery.
• Authorise and manage staff holidays, sickness, and rota adjustments to maintain adequate staffing levels.
• Deliver on-the-spot training and refresher sessions to ensure correct cleaning techniques and compliance with infection control procedures.
• Monitor performance, conduct one-to-one reviews, and support staff development.
• Liaise with clinical teams, ward managers, and Facilities leadership to resolve issues and maintain excellent communication.
• Ensure all equipment, materials, and cleaning products are used safely and in line with COSHH regulations.
• Respond promptly to any concerns or incidents relating to cleanliness or service standards.
• Support the implementation of new processes, audits, and service improvements.

We Are Looking For Someone Who Is:

• Experienced in supervising domestic or cleaning teams, ideally within a healthcare or similar high-standards environment.
• Confident in carrying out audits and maintaining compliance with set standards.
• Organised, proactive, and able to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced setting.
• A strong communicator with the ability to motivate and support staff.
• Knowledgeable about infection control, COSHH, and health & safety procedures.
• Able to work flexibly, including occasional weekends or evenings if required.

Benefits and Other Information:

• Our market-leading offering provides benefits that suit your lifestyle.
• We have a virtual GP on hand for you and members of your household, available by video or phone.
• Salary Finance offers financial wellbeing assistance, including the option to access up to 50% of earned pay before payday for a small fee and access to competitive loans.
• Upon joining, you will receive a link to Choices, our flexible lifestyle benefits platform.
• You might choose to purchase up to five extra days’ holiday each year, buy critical illness insurance, dental treatment, or technology products at an affordable cost.
• MiDeals provides access to high street discounts from thousands of retailers, gyms, and more.
• Other benefits include a cycle-to-work scheme, life cover up to four times salary, enhanced pension contributions, a save-as-you-earn scheme, and a Mitie Matching Share Plan (potentially award of free shares).
• Mitie Stars recognises employee contributions with cash prizes each month and a yearly top prize of £10,000.
• We support diverse training and development through a wide range of learning resources and are committed to inclusive recruitment.
• If you have a disability or long-term condition and need reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing us.

Since 1987, Mitie’s 80,000 employees have maintained companies globally. We are the UK’s leading facilities management and professional services company, serving clients across banking, government sites, hospitals, and schools.

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