Facilities Site Supervisor
The closing date is 03 May 2026.
We are looking for an adaptable and self‑motivated individual to join our team as a Facilities Site Supervisor on a permanent basis to provide day to day management and facilities support for the staff and services using Swanage and Wareham Hospitals.
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 can present a valid DBS certificate instead of requiring a new check.
Applications from candidates who require current Skilled Worker sponsorship to work in the UK are unfortunately ineligible to apply for this position.
Main Duties
To work unsupervised, with day‑to‑day management responsibility for facilities staff. This includes, in conjunction with the line manager, dealing with recruitment and selection, training and development, appraisals, allocation of work, rosters, first‑level disciplinary, capability and grievance matters.
* Cleaning – provide an effective, patient‑focused cleaning service, to meet NHS cleanliness standards across the site.
* Catering – ensure the delivery of a safe, high‑quality catering service, in line with the Trust's Nutrition and Hydration Strategy and food safety standards.
* Portering – oversee the day‑to‑day delivery of portering services across the site, ensuring resources are utilized effectively and safely to support service delivery.
Person Specification
Knowledge, skills and training
* Level 3 vocational qualification in a relevant area plus additional level of knowledge and/or experience acquired through training and experience in a similar role.
* Proven ability to work autonomously, using sound judgement to make decisions and resolve day‑to‑day operational issues.
* Hold an equivalent IOSH Safe Handling of Hazardous Substances (COSHH) and Food Safety level 3 / 4 or achieve within six months of commitment.
Job specific experience
* Previous experience working within a comparable role.
* Knowledge and practical experience of key Health & Safety procedures, including risk assessment, manual handling, catering and COSHH.
* Knowledge of the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness.
* Understanding of NHS colour coding systems and how to ensure consistent, compliant use within IPC standards.
Managerial / Supervisory experience
* Proven experience of managing/supervising teams.
* Experience in supporting team members to develop skills and work to organisational standards.
* Demonstrable skills in prioritising own workload and that of others to respond effectively to operational challenges and deadlines.
* Previous experience of the full range of line management responsibilities, including attendance management, discipline and grievances, management of recruitment & selection, personal and career development.
* Good verbal and written communication skills.
* Able to lead by example, demonstrating professional behaviour and best practice.
* Flexible and adaptable to change to meet the needs of the service.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer name
Dorset HealthCare University NHS Foundation Trust
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