Cleaning Supervisor
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/1324814/152759
- Location: Colchester
- Job type: Full Time - 37 hours per week
- Salary: £12.71 per hour
- Closing date: 29 January 2026
About the role
- 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.
At Sodexo, we pride ourselves on creating a positive and inclusive environment. Join us in helping improve the quality of life for our armed forces personnel while gaining valuable experience in a dynamic hospitality setting.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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KEY BENEFITS
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Advice and guidance
Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it. -
Pension Plan
Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan. -
Wellbeing support
Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7. -
Generous leave
For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge. -
Discounts and savings
Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme -
Virtual GP
24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Colchester, United Kingdom, CO2 7UT
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