Facilities Supervisor

Equans is recruiting for a Facilities Supervisor to join the team in Royal Courts of Justice, Stand, Strand, London WC2A 2L . This is a permanent full time role working 40 hours per week. On offer is salary of £32,000.00 per annum and benefits package.

Shift Times :

Monday to Friday working 8:30am – 17:00pm

General Overview 

To supervise the cleaning supervisors and site cleaning teams to ensure a high standard of cleanliness internally and externally so that KPIs are met. First point of contact on management of waste, pest control and landscaping services.

This is a full-time permanent role working Monday – Friday however there is some element of flexibility required with early starts, evening, and weekends. The role requires covering a region and therefore must be able to travel.

Key responsibilities and duties :

• Lead and manage cleaning teams to consistently deliver high-quality services aligned with established KPIs.
• Manage direct reports on larger sites and operational teams on smaller sites, ensuring smooth day-to-day operations.
• Proactively respond to client issues promptly for both routine and non-routine cleaning services, while arranging cover for unplanned absences.
• Ensure compliance with SHEQ regulations by monitoring quality and completion of cleaning tasks.
• Maintain cleaning materials, equipment, and storage areas in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
• Oversee procurement of cleaning materials and consumables to support uninterrupted service delivery.
• Coach and train employees on approved cleaning equipment and methods, adhering to BICS standards and Equans Health & Safety guidelines.
• Manage all people-related activities including recruitment, onboarding, attendance tracking, and performance management.
• Maintain up-to-date training records, ensuring team compliance through toolbox talks and other learning initiatives.
• Act as first point of contact for people management issues, escalating to line management or HR as necessary.
• Conduct performance audits and site visits to monitor team effectiveness and meet targets.

Who are we looking for ?

• Experience of industry/public cleaning services (essential).
• Previous experience of supervising a cleaning team in multiple locations (essential).
• COSHH Knowledge (desirable).
• Understand basic health and safety principles.
• Able to motivate a cleaning team to attain a consistent specified standard of cleaning.
• Previous experience of effectively leading remote teams.
• Good communication and customer care skills.
• Team player demonstrating a proactive approach to problem solving.
• Ability to plan and prioritise workload with limited supervision.
• Basic knowledge on IT and Microsoft office systems.

What can we offer you ?

• On offer is a competitive salary, and benefits package, which includes;
• Paid days annual leave (+ public holidays)
• Life Cover equivalent to X1.5 times annual salary
• Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers
• Gym membership discounts 
• Cycle to work scheme 
• Holiday purchase scheme
• 2 corporate social responsibility days per year
• Broad range of learning opportunities, such as professional qualifications, collective/individual training, and personalized support programmes
• Attractive Employee Referral Rewards Scheme
• Access to our growing employee networks including WiE (Women in Equans), RISE (BAME), LGBTQI+, Working Parents, YPN (Young Persons Network) and our Disability Network
• 24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app

Who are we?

In the UK & Ireland, Equans is a provider of sustainable facilities management and regeneration, and cutting-edge energy and digital services. Our 15,000 employees combine these activities to deliver decarbonisation across the built environment and help businesses, communities, public sector organisations and government to accelerate the transition to a low carbon, resilient world.

Globally, Equans is a world leader in the energy and services sector with operations in 20 countries, 90,000 employees working on 5 continents and a turnover of 19.2 billion euros in 2024. Equans is a subsidiary of the Bouygues group.

Our ambition

At Equans, we are driven by our ambition to be recognised for our operational excellence and as the best place to work for our employees. This commitment extends to achieving global and sustainable performance through Impact, ensuring that everything we do aligns with our core values—Accountability, Respect, Team Spirit, and Service Focus.

We take ownership, act with integrity, and set high standards. We listen, support, and care for one another. We collaborate and build trust to achieve shared goals, always striving to meet our customers’ needs in a proactive and pragmatic way. These values shape our culture, strengthen our community, and inspire us to deliver excellence every day.

What’s next?

If this role is of interest to you, please click below to register, apply, and track your progress! A member of our Resourcing Team will review your application and be in touch.

As part our commitment to better reflect the markets within which we operate, we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

At Equans we’re committed to delivering a culture where everyone’s voice is heard and supported. We know the value a diverse workforce creates, delivering better results for our people, customers, and stakeholders. Diversity and inclusion is at the core of what we do, should you join Equans you’ll find a welcoming and open workplace where you’re supported and encouraged to be your true self at work.

You’ll also have access to our growing employee networks including AccessAbility (representing those with physical and mental disabilities), Encompass (representing the LGBTQ+ community), RISE (representing people from ethnic backgrounds), Veterans & Reservists, WOMEN Together (representing women in Equans), Working Parents, and Young Professionals.

For this role, you must have evidence of the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are not able to offer a re-location package with this job role.  Certain roles may require applicants to undergo a Disclosure check, as noted in the role requirements.

The Equans Resourcing Team manage this requirement. Agency involvement is not required. All related enquiries should come to the resourcing team not direct to Equans Managers.