Facilities Supervisor/Custodian

Are you a hands-on leader with a passion for creating safe, welcoming, and well-run environments? We are looking for a proactive and organised Facilities Supervisor/Custodian to take charge of our front-of-house operations, custodial services, catering, and cleaning teams. This is a dynamic role at the heart of our department, where no two days are the same.

You will be involved in customer service support and respond to queries regarding cleaning, catering and reception. You will lead and mentor our cleaning/catering and reception team. You will manage rotas and assign tasks to the team's members. You will ensure safety rules and regulations are observed (especially food safety). You will work closely with our Building team to provide support for minor maintenance tasks, fire alarm testing and security to the building. This is a hands-on role covering custodian work and other responsibilities as needed.

The successful candidate will be used to working in a busy environment. The role involves day-to-day contact with academic, professional service staff and students and requires the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people. You will have good organisational, and interpersonal skills, as well as proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Previous experience in supervising a team and in building, housekeeping and safety will be an advantage.

If successful, you will have access to:

• A clear training and induction plan to ensure you are equipped with the skills and knowledge necessary to achieve success.
• An annual development review to support your personal development.
• Access to University training courses to support your ongoing learning and development.
• A supportive and inclusive working environment that encourages collaboration and supports wellbeing

Applications are welcome from internal candidates who would like to apply for the role on the basis of a secondment from their current role in the University.

We welcome applications from individuals who wish to be considered for flexible, hybrid working arrangements with the option of working from home for some of the time.

University staff are eligible for a comprehensive package of benefits and services, including discounts on shopping, health care, financial services, and public transport https://www.hr.admin.cam.ac.uk/pay-benefits/cambens-employee-benefits

Informal enquiries about the role can be addressed to David Schwarz (ds752@cam.ac.uk)

Once an offer of employment has been accepted, the successful candidate will be required to undergo a health assessment.

Click the 'Apply' button below to register an account with our recruitment system (if you have not already) and apply online.

If you upload any additional documents which have not been requested, we will not be able to consider these as part of your application. Please submit your application by midnight on the closing date.

If you have any questions about this vacancy David Schwarz (ds752@cam.ac.uk) or the application process, please contact: hrmsm@msm.cam.ac.uk

Please quote reference LJ47646 on your application and in any correspondence about this vacancy.

The University actively supports equality, diversity and inclusion and encourages applications from all sections of society.

The University has a responsibility to ensure that all employees are eligible to live and work in the UK.

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Key information

Department/location

Department of Materials Science and Metallurgy

Salary

£31,236-£35,608

Reference

LJ47646

Category

Assistant staff

Date published

16 October 2025

Closing date

2 November 2025

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