Cleaning Team Leader

ABM UK; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities services company in the UK is seeking a proactive Cleaner to join the team in Plymouth. The role involves leading cleaning tasks, working closely with clients, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness. Ideal candidates will have excellent attention to detail and a customer-focused approach. This position offers a structured shift pattern with a competitive pay rate and various employee benefits.

Benefits

24/7 GP access for you and family

Mental health support and life event counseling

Get Fit programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle-to-work scheme

Employee perks app with discounts and offers

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning role is preferred.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure service levels.
• Reliability and flexibility to meet business needs.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team and ensure high standards of cleaning.
• Maintain a clean and safe environment in various welfare areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to clients.

Skills

Excellent attention to detail

Customer-focused approach

Proactive/can-do attitude

Ability to follow process/instructions

Full driving license (desirable)

Job description

LOCATION: BABCOCK, Devonport Dockyard, Plymouth, PL1 4SG

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 ON 4 OFF SHIFT PATTERN, 15:00 – 23:00, 30 hours per week

PAY RATE: £13.60 per hour

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department [e-mail]. We're here to help!

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

ABM is looking for a hardworking and proactive cleaner to join our team in Devonport Dockyard.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

As a Cleaning Team Lead you will be responsible for leading a small team, ensuring tasks are completed to a high standard, and directing the team to meet service levels. You must be proactive, problem‑solve, and have good attention to detail. Reliability and flexibility to the needs of the business are essential. You will work closely with the client, providing excellent customer service to the client and associated representatives.

Your duties will involve general cleaning of office and welfare areas. You will be working inside for the majority of the time, and walking from building to building will be required. You will maintain a clean and safe environment and perform tasks such as dusting, vacuuming, cleaning washrooms and kitchen areas, litter picking, and waste removal. You will work with other ABM team members. Training and full uniform will be provided. You will be required to wear your uniform and appropriate PPE at all times, following ABM and client safety directions/operational requirements.

The hours and shifts are 30 hours over a 4‑day shift pattern, working on a 4 on 4 off rotation. You will be entitled to a 30‑minute unpaid break. Working hours will be 15:00 – 23:00.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Work alongside ABM team members.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• A customer‑focused approach.
• A proactive/ can‑do attitude to work.
• Ability to follow process/instructions from daily tasks.
• Full driving licence desirable.

BENEFITS

• 24/7 GP: both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK‑based GP from the comfort of your own home.
• Mental health support and life event counseling.
• Get Fit programme.
• Financial and legal support.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Access perks at work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers.
• Life: search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work.
• Support: online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis.

ABOUT ABM

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission‑critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue‑chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

ABM is committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.