Duty Manager

ABM UK; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facility services company seeks a Duty Manager (Cleaning Operations) at Edinburgh Airport. This role involves managing daily cleaning operations, supervising a team, ensuring compliance with health and safety standards, and maintaining the highest cleanliness standards. Ideal candidates will possess leadership, communication, and organizational skills, with previous experience in cleaning or facilities. Competitive salary of £36,734.8 per annum and a range of benefits are offered.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Mental health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Employee perks app

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in cleaning or facilities.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and COSHH.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning operations across the airport.
• Supervise and train cleaning staff.
• Conduct regular quality inspections.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Job description

LOCATION: Edinburgh Airport

SHIFT PATTERN: 3 on 3 off, 42 per week

SALARY: £36,734.8 per annum

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Role Purpose

The Duty Manager (Cleaning Operations) is responsible for overseeing all cleaning activities across the entire Edinburgh Airport campus. This role ensures that the airport maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and presentation to support passenger satisfaction, operational efficiency, and compliance with health and safety regulations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cleaning operations across terminals, offices, car parks, and external areas.
• Supervise cleaning staff, allocate duties, monitor performance, and provide ongoing training and support.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular inspections to ensure cleaning standards meet contractual and regulatory requirements.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure all cleaning activities adhere to airport safety protocols, COSHH regulations, and risk assessments.
• Oversee cleaning equipment, materials, and stock levels, ensuring efficient use and timely replenishment.
• Incident Response: Act as the first point of contact for cleaning-related emergencies, including spillages, biohazards, and adverse weather impacts.
• Stakeholder Liaison: Work closely with airport operations, security, and external contractors to coordinate cleaning schedules and resolve issues.
• Reporting & Documentation: Maintain accurate records of cleaning activities, staff attendance, and incident reports for management review.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance cleaning processes, introduce new technologies, and improve efficiency.

Person Specification

• Experience: Previous supervisory or management experience in cleaning, facilities, or airport operations.
• Skills: Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills with the ability to manage large teams.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with health & safety regulations, COSHH, and airport operational standards.
• Attributes: Proactive, detail-oriented, and able to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Outcomes

• A consistently clean and safe airport environment.
• High levels of passenger and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Efficient use of resources and staff deployment.
• Compliance with all health, safety, and environmental standards.

Benefits

We're proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 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

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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.

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ABM are 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.