Description
We are seeking an External Cleaning Team Supervisor to join our team at ABM UK in Glasgow City Centre.
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day coordination and delivery of cleaning services, providing front-line supervision and control of cleaning activity, ensuring standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out cleaning duties across internal and external areas, including public areas, washrooms, back-of-house areas, service yards, and external spaces
- Lead cleaning operatives on shift, working alongside the team to deliver required standards
- Allocate daily tasks, set priorities, and adjust workloads as site conditions change
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation at all times
- Carry out routine checks and spot inspections, addressing issues immediately
- Ensure safe working practices are followed in line with Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
- Use cleaning equipment and chemicals correctly and safely
- Monitor stock levels of consumables and report shortages
- Report defects, damage, hazards, or equipment faults promptly to the Duty Manager
- Support deep cleans, reactive cleaning, and event-related requirements
- Assist with the induction and on-the-job training of cleaning operatives
- Complete cleaning records, checklists, and any required documentation accurately
- Promote professional behaviour, teamwork, and pride in the site
- Escalate issues to the Duty Manager where standards or resources are at risk
- Undertake any reasonable duties necessary to support the effective operation of the Centre
Required Skills and Experience:
- Proven experience working in a cleaning role, with experience acting as a Working Team Leader or Lead Cleaner
- Practical knowledge of both internal and external cleaning operations
- Good understanding of cleaning methods, materials, and equipment
- Awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
- Ability to organise tasks, guide others, and lead by example
- Comfortable working in a public, high-footfall environment
- Good communication skills and a practical, solution-focused approach
- Reliable, proactive, and standards-driven
Desirable Skills:
- BICSc qualification or working knowledge of BICSc standards
- Experience working in a shopping centre, retail, or mixed-use environment
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