Devon Partnership NHS Trust
Facilities Supervisor
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Job summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and professional Facilities Supervisor to join our Estates and Facilities team based in Dawlish. This is a full-time position offering an exciting opportunity to contribute directly to the delivery of safe, high-quality healthcare environments.
The Facilities Supervisor is a very valuable position which will increase the quality of service in Cleaning, Food Safety, Waste Management and Pest Control. It is a dynamic role with a driven purpose of excellence.
About You
We are looking for someone who:
- Has experience supervising facilities services, ideally within healthcare or a similar regulated environment.
- Demonstrates strong knowledge of cleaning standards, food hygiene regulations, waste management, and pest control practices.
- Is highly organised, proactive, and solution-focused.
- Has excellent leadership and communication skills.
- Is confident in conducting audits and maintaining compliance documentation.
- Is committed to delivering excellence and continuous service improvement.
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You will play a key role in ensuring that our facilities services consistently meet NHS standards, statutory requirements, and Trust policies, supporting both patient care and staff wellbeing.
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Main duties of the job
- Supervise and support facilities staff across cleaning, catering, waste, and pest control services.
- Monitor and improve standards of cleanliness and hygiene in line with NHS and CQC requirements.
- Ensure food safety compliance, including monitoring HACCP procedures and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Oversee waste segregation, storage, and disposal in accordance with environmental and health regulations.
- Coordinate pest control measures and preventative maintenance programmes.
- Conduct audits, inspections, and quality assurance checks.
- Support recruitment, training, and performance management of facilities staff.
- Investigate incidents, implement corrective actions, and drive continuous improvement.
- Maintain strong communication with clinical teams and management to ensure seamless service delivery.
- Ensure full compliance with Health and Safety legislation, including COSHH regulations and the completion, review, and implementation of risk assessments to maintain a safe environment for patients, staff, and visitors.
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