Salary: Band 4, £27,204 – £27,513 (Northumbria Police policy to appoint at the beginning of the band)
Location: North Tyneside & Northumberland
Hours/Contract: Permanent, Full Time
This role will be working 37 hours, 6am-2pm Monday to Friday, predominantly based at Middle Engine Lane, Wallsend, and covering various locations across North Tyneside and Northumberland (Vehicle provided).
What you’ll do
- Manage your team by mentoring and supporting them to ensure they achieve the required standards and performance.
- Carry out regular audits and inspections to check the quality of cleaning is satisfactory.
- Train and coach your team to deliver excellent work.
- Plan and organise resourcing of your team.
- Implement and manage the attendance management procedure.
- Carry out stock audits.
- Recruitment and selection of new employees.
- Liaise with management to deliver an exceptional service to the force.
What you’ll bring
- Excellent planning and organisation skills.
- A full manual driving licence (vehicle provided).
- Experience of resourcing and planning work schedules.
- The ability to problem‑solve quickly.
- Strong team working skills.
- Strong ability to work with a diverse range of people.
- Knowledge of cleaning health and safety and COSHH.
We accept applications from suitably qualified people from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. Appointments are based on merit alone.
Terms of appointment
- This is a permanent role subject to a six‑month probationary period. During probation, you will be unable to apply for any other post advertised internally or externally.
- We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.
- Successful candidates will be required to complete a Recruitment Vetting (RV) form and must be a resident of the UK for a minimum of 3 years.
- Job offers are dependent upon successful vetting clearance, medical information, and references.
Contact: Sara Conlin by email at sara.conlin@northumbria.police.uk
We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and we are a Disability Confident Leader. For support during the application process, please contact careers@northumbria.police.uk.
Cleaning Team Supervisor in Wallsend employer: Northumbria Police
Northumbria Police is an excellent employer for those seeking a meaningful career in public safety and community protection. With a strong commitment to employee development, flexible working options, and a collaborative work culture, staff are empowered to make a real difference in the lives of others while enjoying a supportive environment that values teamwork and professional growth.
