Facilities Supervisor

Job Overview

Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is seeking a passionate Facilities Supervisor to join their team at Chepstow Community Hospital. This role is crucial for maintaining a safe, clean, and efficient environment that supports patient care. The position is a fixed-term contract until July 11, 2027, to meet service needs. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can work independently and undertake delegated tasks from the Operational Services Manager.

Responsibilities

• Plan work schedules and resource allocation for team members.
• Coordinate team activities to achieve departmental goals.
• Conduct quality audits to ensure standards are met.
• Assist in staff recruitment, including induction, training, and performance management.
• Handle initial stages of employee relations, such as disciplinary, sickness, and grievance procedures.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety guidelines and risk assessments.
• Manage cleaning, catering, and portering services.
• Oversee compliance with COSHH regulations and HACCP policies.
• Implement and follow standard operating procedures.
• Issue work instructions to staff and prioritize tasks for the team.
• Promote Facilities Services and ensure high standards of work.
• Act in a polite and respectful manner, maintaining security and confidentiality.
• Lone working may be required for this role.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 3 supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.
• Food Hygiene & Safety Level 2 certification.
• Basic Health & Safety Certificate.
• Proficiency in IT.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• A flexible approach to working hours and duties.
• Commitment to personal development and continuous learning.
• Ability to motivate oneself, staff, and teams.
• Excellent communication skills (written, verbal, and electronic).
• Ability to engage positively, sensitively, and diplomatically with staff and customers.
• Willingness to travel between sites as required.
• Experience in the cleaning and catering industry.
• Experience in training staff in routine tasks.
• Ability to meet unplanned work demands.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Experience in assessing and undertaking risk assessments (desirable).
• Previous experience supervising staff (desirable).
• Experience undertaking audits (desirable).
• Knowledge of medical gases (desirable).
• Knowledge of waste disposal (desirable).
• Previous experience within a healthcare environment (desirable).

Perks

• Opportunity to work within a multi-award-winning NHS organization.
• Supportive and valued workplace environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Paid mandatory training.
• Excellent in-house training programs.
• Opportunities to complete recognized qualifications.
• Professional career pathways, including management development programs.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Promotion of a healthy work-life balance.
• Occupational health support.
• Ambitious plans for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence.
• Support for flexible working.
• Smoke-free environment policy in place.
• Assistance available for smoking cessation through the Help Me Quit Team.

Eligibility

This vacancy is open exclusively to staff currently employed by Aneurin Bevan University Health Board.

Education Required

NVQ Level 3 supervisory qualification or equivalent demonstrable knowledge and experience.

Skills

• Facilities Management
• Team Leadership
• Staff Supervision
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Quality Auditing
• Customer Service
• Risk Assessment
• COSHH Regulations
• Food Safety
• IT Proficiency
• Communication Skills
• Problem Solving