Cleaning Supervisor - Maternity Cover

Job Introduction

We are currently seeking a Cleaning Supervisor to work in one of our Cork sites.

We are looking for someone with excellent organisational skills, the ability to prioritise their workload and have the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

You will be working as part of a team but you will at times be expected to work independently and under your own initiative.

Role Responsibility

• Responsible for all day to day aspects relating to the management and maintenance of the cleaning service within the contract specification to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets.
• Have full working knowledge of the areas in the buildings which are covered by the Service Offer.
• Responsible for work allocation to the cleaning team, keeping within the specified detail of the contract, the financial budget and working principles. Plan staff rota’s, manage staff hours worked, sickness and annual leave to ensure staff are paid correctly.  Report data to line manager on a weekly basis.
• Control and issue cleaning material ensuring stock rotation and safety in storage.
• Order cleaning materials as required following Company procedures through nominated suppliers approved by the Company.
• Carry out weekly cleaning audits to monitor operative’s performance and adherence to Company standards.
• Liaise with the Soft Services Lead to identify training required to implement the standards to facilitate the running of contract and deliver training as required.
• Be aware of the condition of the equipment, organise repairs/replacements as appropriate with the Soft Services Lead. Comply with all Company & Client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health & Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH.
• Communicate well and demonstrate a pleasant, polite, efficient, caring and friendly service to customers and clients in all areas of service.
• Report any customer complaints or compliments and take some remedial action if possible.
• Report immediately any incidents of accident, fire, theft, loss, damage, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
• Cover in other areas during periods of holidays and sickness.
• Comply with all Company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as directed by management.

The Ideal Candidate

• Have a passion for attention to detail.
• The ideal candidate will have experience working in a cleaning supervisory role and have proven experience dealing with teams and strong management skills.
• The role may include some form of strenuous activity and you must have the ability to undertake these if and when required
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment is desirable but not a requirement
• Fluent English is essential

Package Description

Cleaning Supervisor - Maternity Cover

Monday to Friday

39 hours per week

Training will be given

Please send your cv to: maeve.boland@sodexo.com

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business.

We are building on our support to the Armed Forces community through the development of specific pathways within our recruitment process to  support ex-forces personnel and reservists, those applying for jobs with us who meet the ideal candidate criteria for the role advertised are guaranteed to progress to the selection process