Supervisor - Days

ABM UK; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 27,500 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

ABM Facility Services UK is seeking a Supervisor to oversee a janitorial and waste removal team at a Wakefield site. The role supports the Site Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor, leading staff in a fast-paced, physically demanding environment and ensuring adherence to company procedures.

The position is full-time with a 4-on/4-off pattern, 07:00–19:00. DBS checks and potential drug/alcohol screening apply; full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Essential: DBS check at basic level or willingness to undergo
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or willingness to learn
• High attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Able to adapt to a busy operational environment
• Reliable and flexible approach to work
• Excellent written and verbal communication in English
• This is an active role requiring physical fitness

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage a janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment.
• Oversee cleaning in welfare areas, production floors, and other spaces.
• Supervise waste handling and ensure readiness for transport.
• Provide training on cleaning equipment (walk-behind and ride-on sweepers, scrubbers).
• Ensure PPE, safety policies, and compliance are followed.
• Communicate effectively with team and line manager and client.
• Participate in full training on cleaning methods and equipment.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

English communication

Physical fitness

DBS check

Job description

LOCATION: Amazon DSA6

SHIFT PATTERN: 4-On/4-Off 07:00 - 19:00, 38.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: £13.92 per hour

Overview of Job Description

ABM Facility Services UK are looking to recruit Supervisor’s on a full-time permanent basis for a high-profile client within the Wakefield area. The successful candidate will support the Site Operations Manager and Senior Supervisor in the delivery of the operational management of the contract, ensuring that the operation is managed in line with company policies and procedures. The successful candidate will also need to display the ability to lead and engage their team to deliver and be able to work as part of a team in a physically demanding, fast paced environment that provides janitorial 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.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Working within our great janitorial and waste removal team in a warehouse environment, carrying out duties effectively and efficiently.
• Duties will include providing leading and engaging a team to deliver high janitorial service both internally and externally in welfare areas, such as washrooms, break rooms and the canteen, social areas, such as reception, offices and the locker room and production areas, such as the main production floor.
• Duties will also include overseeing the handling of waste generated on site via the approved waste streams and ensuring that this is ready for transportation.
• Providing training to your team on the use of both walk-behind and 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 great communication skills and be able to confidently communicate with their team members and those of the client.
• The successful candidate will be required to undergo full training on all cleaning methods and cleaning equipment.
• Full training will be provided.

Person Specification

• Satisfactory response from Disclosure Board at a basic level and knowledge of health and safety requirements or a willingness to learn.
• Knowledge of cleaning methods or a willingness to learn.
• High attention to detail.
• An ability to work under pressure.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• An ability to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
• A reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• This is an active role that requires you to be physically fit.

Essential

• Willingness to participate in the company’s screening process’ including completing a basic DBS check and submitting to random drug and alcohol testing.
• Previous experience in a supervisory/managerial setting.

Desirable

• First Aid at Work certificate.

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

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