Facilities Team Leader

Job summary

As Facilities Team Leader, you will lead a diverse team delivering essential services across 3 hospital sites. From portering, catering, cleaning and waste management, your leadership will ensure a smooth and safe environment for colleagues, patients and visitors.

You will be the first line of management, coordinating rotas, resources and service standards while fostering a culture of professionalism and care.

This is a hands-on role where no two days are the same. You will be empowered to make decisions, respond to incidents, and drive service improvements. Your ability to plan, delegate and motivate will be key to maintaining high standards and supporting both staff and patients. You will also play a vital role in health and safety and ensuring compliance and readiness at all times.

If you are an experienced supervisor with excellent communication skills and a passion for service delivery, we welcome your application. This is your opportunity to make a real impact in a role that values your initiative, resilience and commitment.

Main duties of the job

This is a hands-on leadership role where you will:

• Oversee and allocate daily workloads for the Facilities team.
• Ensure compliance with NHS National Cleaning Standards, Better Hospital Food Programme, and Trust policies.
• Manage rosters, sickness cover, and staff deployment using E-roster.
• Monitor cleanliness audits, patient surveys, and stock control.
• Liaise with hospital staff, contractors, and external agencies to maintain high standards.
• Support recruitment, training, and performance management of the Facilities team.

As a Facilities Team Leader, you'll be part of a supportive team that values kindness, respect, and teamwork. You'll have the opportunity to lead a vital service that directly impacts patient care, while developing your leadership skills and progressing your career within the NHS. Full training and ongoing development are provided, along with access to NHS benefits, pension scheme, and staff discounts.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

• Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
• NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
• Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
• A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.