Housekeeping Team Leader

Job Title: Housekeeping Team Leader

Department: Hotel Services

Salary: £28,000 per annum

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of Work: 37.5

Shift Schedule:

Your work hours are as follows:

• Days: Monday to Sunday
• Time: 11:00 AM to 7:30 PM
• Weekend Shift: One weekend Saturday shift per month
• Weekend Hours: 08:00 AM to 4:30 PM

King Edward VII’s Hospital is searching for a dedicated Housekeeping Team Leader to oversee our housekeeping operations. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a commitment to maintaining impeccable cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout our hospital premises.

Job Summary:

As a Housekeeping Team Leader, you will play a pivotal role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the hospital. Your leadership and expertise will ensure that our housekeeping team delivers top-quality cleaning and sanitation services to create a comfortable and safe environment for our patients and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate housekeeping activities to maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards across the main hospital and outpatients
• Provide training and mentorship to housekeeping staff on effective cleaning techniques and safety protocols.
• Manage inventory levels of cleaning supplies and equipment to ensure uninterrupted service.
• Conduct regular inspections to identify and address cleanliness issues or maintenance requirements.
• Collaborate with other departments to schedule cleaning activities and minimize operational disruptions.
• Assist with heavy deliveries and operate cleaning machinery as needed.
• Provide coverage for housekeeping porter tasks during staff absences.
• Ensure compliance with infection control procedures and health and safety regulations.
• Report maintenance issues or equipment malfunctions for prompt resolution.
• Maintain accurate records of cleaning schedules, equipment maintenance, and staff attendance.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a housekeeping role.
• Strong leadership abilities with the capability to motivate and guide a team effectively.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to operate cleaning machinery such as carpet shampoo machines and scrub machines.
• Physically fit and capable of lifting and moving heavy objects.
• Knowledge of infection control protocols and health and safety regulations.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• High school diploma or equivalent qualification.

*Important Note: This role does involve heavy lifting, so the ideal candidate should be physically fit and capable of handling such tasks as part of their responsibilities.

In return, we offer:

• Complimentary lunch
• 35 days of Annual Leave (inclusive of bank holidays) that increase with long service
• Private Healthcare Insurance
• Staff Referral scheme up to £700
• Company pension scheme
• On-going training and professional development opportunities
• Season Ticket Loan
• Help to buy a bike
• Free Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to EdenRed and various discount retail vouchers

Please note, that if we receive a high level of applications, we may choose to close this advert early. We encourage you to complete your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment. We will only contact those candidates who have been shortlisted for interviews.

At King Edward VII’s Hospital, we believe in creating an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels respected and valued. We are committed to creating a workplace that is welcoming and inclusive to everyone, regardless of their race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other characteristic that makes them unique. We believe that by embracing diversity and fostering inclusion, we will create a workplace that is stronger, more innovative, and more successful.