Job overview
We are seeking to recruit a full time Facilities Supervisor to join our team managing cleaning and meal service provision in East Sussex. Based at Mill View Hospital in Hove, the successful candidate will support a team of Facilities Assistants delivering services within three in-patient locations and seven community buildings across the region.
This is a full time fixed term contract (six months) position of 37.5 hours each week with specific shift pattern to be agreed with the successful candidate, which will include some weekends. Our shifts run daily from 7am to 6.30pm.
Main duties of the job
Previous supervisory experience is essential, you must be fully computer literate and hold a full driving license and/or able to travel between locations whilst on duty.
Applications are invited from enthusiastic, energetic and highly motivated individuals who are passionate about providing a customer focused and efficient service. The skills we value the most in our staff are:
- Dedicated to providing and maintaining high standards.
- Working well as part of a team to achieve shared goals.
- Having an exemplary standard of personal conduct, positive attitude and behaviour.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Candidates should meet all the essential aspects of the Person Specification which can be found in the Job Description.
When on duty the Facilities Supervisor supports a team of Facilities Assistants (cleaners) across the Brighton and Hove region. This includes two inpatient locations as well as a number of administrative and community service buildings.
We need someone who recognises the importance of a clean environment as well as food safety and the important of adherence to infection prevention and control standards at all times.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Communication and interpersonal skills / tact and understanding
- Able to plan activities / deal with interruption
Qualifications
Essential
- Holds an appropriate qualification or able to demonstrate relevant experience
Emotional Effort
Essential
- Deal with occasional distressing or emotional circumstances
Desirable
- Able to reflect on own performance and training needs
Knowledge/Experience
Essential
- Managing teams delivering frontline services
- Undertaking auditing and monitoring of services
- Has appropriate IT skills
- Catering experience in a busy kitchen environment
Desirable
- Knowledge of working within NHS / lived mental health experience
Planning & Organisation
Essential
- Follow work schedules with minimal supervision after initial training
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This advert is for Facilities Supervisor with Sussex Partnership NHS Foundation Trust in Worthing, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 4 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £28,392 - £31,157 per annum. The contract type is 6 months (six months fixed term). The application deadline is 04 Aug 2026.
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