Facilities Supervisor

Job overview

Come and join our friendly and supportive Facilities team as a Facilities Supervisor based at Yeatman Hospital in Sherborne.

As a Facilities Supervisor you will be knowledgeable in cleaning processes and have an awareness and understanding of Infection Prevention Control and COSHH. You will support the management of the day to day running of the facilities team, carry out cleaning audits, pre-planned maintenance, rota planning, and other office-based work. Having experience in a similar supervisor role would be beneficial but is not essential for this role.

This is a full-time role, Monday to Friday 7.30am to 3.30pm with one late shift a fortnight to support and manage the evening team and one day a month at the weekend. We would also welcome part time applications. The shift pattern will be shifts to suit the needs of the service and can be flexible to how these are met which can be discussed further at interview stage. You will need a full UK Driving Licence.

This post is part of the Facilities & Estates Service that Dorset Healthcare may transfer to an NHS wholly owned subsidiary company, from November 2025 or later. This is an exciting opportunity to join a developing, expanding, organisation with a strong commitment to NHS values and putting patients first. The NHS wholly owned subsidiary will continue to offer NHS Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions, including NHS pensions, to staff who transfer as well as new staff it recruits itself.

Main duties of the job

A clear understanding of the hospital cleaning service and the standards required, regarding infection control.

Ward work supporting the team during periods of annual leave, vacancies and sickness with a "hands on approach".

Assist in the recruitment, induction, probationary period development and training of staff.

Ensuring that the correct work methods are observed.

For any queries contact Trudie Painter, Facilities Manager at [email protected] or on 07350451005.

Applications from candidates that require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.

Employment in this post requires a Standard Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, which the Trust will cover the cost of.  Applicants who subscribe to the DBS update service are able to present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For the main duties and responsibilities for this role please read the attached job description and person specification.  When completing your application please ensure your supporting statement reflects the criteria set out in these documents by showing how your experience and skills apply to this post.

As part of our vision to have a skilled, diverse and caring workforce, Dorset HealthCare is working in partnership with The Prince’s Trust to support people getting into work, as part of this partnership, we are offering an employability service to support individuals between 16-30 years old with application writing, interview skills and other employment support. If you would like or know of anyone who would value this support please do contact [email protected]

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Recommend a friend or family member and earn cash!

Do you have a friend or family member you would recommend to join us? Or do you know someone who wants to return to practice in the NHS? If the person you refer is appointed by the Trust and completes their probationary period you will receive £500 reward payment for the introduction! Please contact the recruitment team if you require further info!