External Cleaning Team Supervisor

ABM UK; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM UK is seeking an External Cleaning Team Supervisor to oversee day-to-day cleaning delivery at Glasgow City Centre. This hands-on leadership role combines supervising operatives with performing cleaning duties, ensuring standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation are met across internal and external areas during a three-week rota.

You will lead by example, coordinate tasks, conduct spot checks, maintain hygiene and COSHH compliance, and support training and inductions while delivering

Qualifications

• Proven experience in cleaning roles with leadership responsibility.
• Experience leading cleaning operatives on shift.
• Understanding of cleaning methods and COSHH requirements.
• Good communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across internal and external areas.
• Lead cleaning operatives on shift and set priorities.
• Allocate daily tasks and adjust workloads as needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Conduct routine checks and report issues promptly.
• Ensure safe working practices and COSHH compliance.

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning operations

Health & Safety COSHH

Communication skills

Public environment experience

Education

BICSc qualification

Tools

Cleaning equipment basics

Job description

Job Title: External Cleaning Team Supervisor

Location: Glasgow City Centre

Shift Pattern : Monday to Sunday, 09:00 - 17:00, 40 hours per week over three week rota.

Pay rate. Competitive

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The Cleaning Team Leader is responsible for the day‑to‑day coordination and delivery of cleaning services.

The role provides front‑line supervision and control of cleaning activity, ensuring standards of cleanliness, safety and presentation are consistently achieved. The postholder will lead by example, support operatives during shifts, and ensure tasks are completed in line with specifications and site priorities.

This is a hands‑on role, combining day‑to‑day cleaning duties with responsibility for coordinating tasks, maintaining standards and supporting operatives throughout the shift. The postholder will lead by example, ensuring cleanliness, safety and presentation standards are consistently maintained in a live, public environment.

KEYRESPONSIBILITIES

• 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 professionalbehaviour, 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

• Provenexperience working in acleaning role, with experience acting as aWorking Team Leader or Lead Cleaner
• Practical knowledge ofboth internal and external cleaning operations
• Good understanding of cleaning methods, materials and equipment
• Awareness of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements
• Ability toorganisetasks, 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

• BICSc qualification or working knowledge of BICSc standards
• Experience working in a shoppingcentre, retail or mixed‑use environment

Personal Attributes

• Hands‑on and leads by example
• Takes pride in cleanliness and presentation
• Approachable, supportive and dependable
• Flexible and responsive to changing priorities
• Works well as part of the wider site team