Job overview
We believe our staff are our biggest asset. We want to develop a positive, inclusive, and caring culture that engages and inspires all our staff, with a clear focus on improvement. We are looking for highly motivated flexible individual to join the large welcoming Housekeeping Team as a Housekeeping Supervisor.
This will be a Part time position of 22.5 hours per week; successful candidates will need to be able to work flexible hours to meet the needs of a 7 day service over a 12 week roster working shifts between 07:00-22:00 this position also involves working 4 weekends over 12 weeks this particular shift pattern is predominate 14:00-22:00 shifts so must be able to meet this requirement
There is also a requirement to travel to other off site premises that are part of Kettering General hospital so full UK driving licence is required
Shift times are as follows :
07:00-15:00 any 3 days from 7
11:00-19:00 any 3 days from 7
14:00-22:00 any 3 days from 7
Main duties of the job
The successful candidates will need to have proven knowledge of delivering a successful housekeeping service, previous supervisory experience would be an advantage.
The successful candidate will be expected to have a continued presence on all clinical areas of the Trust ensuring continued support to the housekeeping team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Skills.
Essential
- Understanding of COSHH.
- Prioritising own and others' workload.
- Use of cleaning equipment and chemicals (COSHH).
Desirable
- Experience in the use of recognised cleaning software audit packages.
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working/supervising in a cleaning environment.
- Previous supervisory management experience.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety.
- Knowledge of National Standards of Cleanliness.
Desirable
- Previous Hospital/NHS cleaning experience.
Education, Training & Qualifications
Essential
- NVQ in Cleaning or equivalent experience
- Educated to level 2 or equivalent level of education, training or experience.
- Level 2 or equivalent in English Literacy Skills.
- Level 2 in English Numeracy Skills.
- Level 2 in IT skills.
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This advert is for Housekeeping Supervisor with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 3 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,760 - £27,476 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent: Any 3 days from any 7 days shifts between 07:00-22:00. The application deadline is 22 Jul 2026.
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