Cleaning Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; Poole; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in integrated facility services is seeking a Cleaning Supervisor in Poole. The role involves managing cleaning operations, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a commitment to maintaining high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

24/7 GP access

Mental Health support

Get Fit Programme

Financial and legal support

Cycle to work scheme

Discounts and cashback offers

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar cleaning/supervisory role.
• Excellent written and verbal skills in English.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage a team in delivering high cleaning services.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety procedures.
• Assist with public evacuations and manage cleaning duties.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Adaptability

Reliability

Education

Health and Safety Certificate

Tools

Excel

Word

ABM Apps and Software

Job description

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SHIFT PATTERN: 4 ON 4 OFF (approx. 40 hours a week)

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

You will support the Soft Services Manager and Centre Operations Manager in the delivery of the operational management of the contract, ensuring that the operation is managed in line with company policies and procedures. You will also need to display the ability to lead and engage with the teams, to deliver and be able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides Cleaning and waste removal services for the client. Our teams consist of ambitious and motivated individuals who contribute to making a fun and friendly working environment.

This role will include a variety of tasks including the following: To clean toilets of the centre, and wear company uniform at all times so that Dolphin Shopping Centres’ reputation for professionalism and quality is never compromised.

To ensure that all cleaning duties carried out are strictly in accordance with our standards so that quality work is delivered fully meeting/exceeding our expectations.

To ensure that all work undertaken is strictly carried out in accordance with Dolphin & ABM’s Health and Safety procedures. Moreover, to demonstrate their commitment to the fact that each Dolphin/ABM employee has a personal responsibility for their own health and safety and for that of persons who may be affected by their acts/or omissions.

Whilst at the Centre to effectively assist with the public, evacuations etc.

To make sure cleaning duties are completed as directed by The Soft Services Manager Moreover, to always consider the work undertaken and wherever opportunities for improvements to working practices exist, putting forward suggestions so that ‘continuous improvement’ is the norm.

To work in a proactive manner supporting/assisting colleagues whenever in a position to do so.

To undertake ad hoc duties as directed/ operationally required.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Working within our Cleaning and Yard waste removal teams in a retail shopping centre environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.
• Duties will include leading and engaging a team to deliver high cleaning service both internally and externally in all areas of the shopping Centre,
• Clean and sanitize lifts, wipe all external & internal stainless-steel on lift doors / frames / lift runners wipe down and remove all smudges from mirrors, sweep and mop floors
• Cleaning restroom(s)/showers, emptying trash, cleaning and sanitizing fixtures, cleaning mirrors, cleaning shower cubicle partition doors/walls, sweeping and mopping tile floors
• Set up, stock, and maintenance of cleaning equipment and supplies
• Monitor and maintain sanitation and organisation of assigned areas
• Assist Centre Managers when needed to ensure optimum service to clients
• Perform additional duties as needed, within reason
• Comply with monthly training sessions delivered by the supervisor/line manager as necessary
• Providing training to your team on the use of both ride-on sweepers and scrubber-dryers, along with other cleaning equipment. Ensuring that all equipment is kept clean, well maintained and in a safe working order.
• Ensuring that your team is responsive to any spillages and callouts from the clients on site team.
• Communicate effectively with your team and line manager – we all work together.
• Ensuring that yourself and your team wear protective clothing (PPE) and comply with Health & Safety legislation and policies.
• The post holder will need to be able to work on their own initiative as well as part of a team and exhibit excellent communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.
• To Supervise Team and give guidance throughout shift.
• To Act as point of Contact for ABM on site in absence of Soft Services Manager.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Able to use Excel, Word and able to create Purchase orders using ABM Apps and Software
• Previous Experience in Similar Cleaning/Supervisory Role
• Good inter-personal and communication skills
• High Attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to quickly adapt to a remarkably busy operational environment
• A reliable and flexible approach to work
• Excellent Written and verbal skills in English
• Ability to use own initiative to identify and prioritise tasks
• Ability to work alone and as part of a team
• Approachable and courteous manner
• An understanding of the need for confidentiality and discretion in busy Shopping Centre

QUALIFICATIONS

• Health and Safety Certificate

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

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

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.