Frontline Cleaning Team Lead for Public Spaces

ABM; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM in Glasgow City Centre is seeking an External Cleaning Team Supervisor to oversee on-site cleaning operations and lead a team of operatives. The role focuses on delivering high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across public and back-of-house areas.

You will manage daily tasks, schedule shifts on a three-week rota, and support operative training while reporting to the Duty Manager. Experience in public environments and COSHH awareness is valued.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a cleaning role with leadership duties
• Practical knowledge of internal and external cleaning operations
• 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 in a high-footfall public environment
• Good communication skills and solutions-focused approach
• Reliable, proactive and standards-driven

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties across internal and external areas including public spaces
• Lead cleaning operatives on shift and set priorities
• Allocate daily tasks and adjust workloads as conditions change
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation
• Carry out routine checks and inspections and address issues promptly
• Ensure safe working practices in line with Health & Safety and COSHH
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals correctly and safely
• Monitor stock levels of consumables and report shortages
• Report defects or hazards to the Duty Manager
• Support deep cleans, reactive cleaning and event-related work
• Assist induction and training of cleaning operatives
• Complete cleaning records and documentation accurately
• Promote professional behaviour, teamwork and site pride
• Escalate issues where standards or resources are at risk
• Undertake any duties to support Centre operations

Skills

Team leadership

Cleaning operations

Health & Safety

COSHH awareness

Communication skills

Public environment experience

Education

BICSc qualification (Desirable)

Job description

ABM in Glasgow City Centre is seeking an External Cleaning Team Supervisor to oversee on-site cleaning operations and lead a team of operatives. The role focuses on delivering high standards of cleanliness, safety, and presentation across public and back-of-house areas.

You will manage daily tasks, schedule shifts on a three-week rota, and support operative training while reporting to the Duty Manager. Experience in public environments and COSHH awareness is valued.