Domestic Services Team Leader

Job summary

As a key member within facilities management, we are looking for someone who is dynamic, innovative, passionate and supportive and who can add value to our developing and expanding department.

You will form part of larger operational management facilities team providing guidance and support to staff within our Domestic and Portering services located within our eight hospitals across Greater Manchester.

You will be expected to provide efficient and quality site management services and compliance. To act as an initial contact for external organisations, co-ordinate site queries and attend to them in a timely manner. To provide, where specified, subject matter expertise for specific technical services, across all localities. Travel between all sites will be expected.

You must have experience of working within a team and using your own initiative in an extremely busy department.

We firmly believe that all our staffs are vital to our health care teams and you will be supported to develop yourself, both personally and professionally.

As a key member of our department, you will assist colleagues in providing a clean and safe environment for patients, visitors and staff.

You must have a genuine desire to work within a mental health service and you must have experience of working within a team and using your own initiative in an extremely busy department.

Main duties of the job Responsible for the efficient delivery of high quality, Facilities services and Domestic services across the Trusts various sites, including a timely response for ad-hoc situations that require swift resolution.

Ensure highly effective communication systems are in place to keep staff, contractors and service users informed of service, Directorate and Trust issues in respect of Facilities related matters.

Provide day - to - day leadership and operational control to ensure the Facilities Service is developed and maintained to meet or excel the patient`s present and future expectations, in respect of all Facilities Services matters

Experience of working within a cleaning or domestic environment is essential, although training will be provided.

We firmly believe that all our staff are vital to our health care teams and you will be supported to develop yourself, both personally and professionally.

About us Greater Manchester Mental Health (GMMH) Foundation Trust employs over 7,000members of staff, who deliver services from more than
122locations.

We provide inpatient and community-based mental health care for people living in Bolton, the city of Manchester, Salford,Trafford and the borough of Wigan, and a wide range of specialist mental health and substance misuse services across Greater Manchester, the north west of England and beyond.

Greater Manchester is one of the world's most innovative, original and exciting places to live and work. From the beauty of the surrounding countryside to the heart of the vibrant inner city with great shopping, entertainment and dining options.

Wherever you go you will experience a great northern welcome with people famed for their warmth, humour and generosity.

Our people enjoy their work, have opportunities to learn and develop their skills and are encouraged to generate new ideas that improve care for our service users.

Details Date posted
26 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

BandBand 4

Salary
28,392 to 31,157 a year

per annum pro rata

Contract Permanent Working  pattern

Full-time

Reference number

Job locations

Moorside Unit Moorside Road Davyhulme, ManchesterM
41 5SL
United Kingdom Job description

Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

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Job description
Job responsibilities

See attached detailed job description and person specification:

Staff benefits
27 days annual leave plus bank holidays rising to 29 after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years

Excellent pension

Cycle to work scheme

Salary sacrifice car scheme

Wellbeing programme

Blue Light Card Discoun Person Specification

Experience

Essential Knowledge of managing teams

Experience of working within a cleaning or domestic environment

Demonstrates ability to use resources (eg: equipment) within the work place. Ability to chair meetings and ensure actions are met as agreed IOSHH Trained or equivalent

Computer literate

Essential Word and Excell…