Cleaning Supervisor
ABM UK
Cleaning Supervisor
ABM UK
Cleans and maintains UK workplaces and airports
ABM UK · Edinburgh, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-12
Workplace: on_site
Department: B&I - Scotland & Ireland (Jenna Pollock)
JOB TITLE: Cleaning Supervisor
LOCATION: MULTREES WALK SHOPPING CENTRE
HOURS: 39 hours per week, 4 week rolling rota
PAY RATE: £14.25 per hour
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ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
ABM is seeking a proactive and motivated Cleaning Supervisor to lead the day-to-day cleaning operation at Multrees Walk. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, safety, and customer experience are maintained across the Centre at all times.
This is a hands-on supervisory role requiring strong leadership, attention to detail, and the ability to motivate and develop a cleaning team. The Cleaning Supervisor will manage operational delivery, staff performance, training, stock control, quality audits, and site compliance, while working closely with the wider site management team to support the overall success of the Centre.
The role also includes responsibility for completing routine administration, including timesheet verification, payroll information, staff records, audits, and compliance documentation.
Main Duties / Responsibilities
1. Ensure all internal and external common areas are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness, presentation, and safety.
2. Supervise and support the day-to-day cleaning operation, ensuring all scheduled tasks are completed effectively.
3. Conduct daily site inspections and quality checks to ensure agreed standards are consistently achieved.
4. Prepare and manage staff rotas to ensure adequate cover while managing holidays and absences fairly and effectively.
5. Monitor employee performance and provide coaching, guidance, and support to maintain high standards.
6. Assist with the recruitment, induction, and training of new team members.
7. Ensure all staff complete mandatory training and are competent in the safe use of cleaning equipment, machinery, and chemicals.
8. Maintain compliance with all ABM Health & Safety policies, site procedures, COSHH regulations, and safe systems of work.
9. Ensure accidents, incidents, hazards, and near misses are reported and recorded in accordance with company procedures.
10. Carry out regular checks of equipment and machinery, ensuring pre-use inspections are completed and defects are reported promptly.
11. Complete and submit timesheets, payroll information, attendance records, holiday records, and other routine administration accurately and on time.
12. Maintain operational records, audit documentation, training records, and compliance documentation as required.
13. Monitor stock levels of cleaning consumables, chemicals, PPE, and equipment, ensuring supplies are ordered in a timely manner.
14. Ensure recycling and waste streams are managed in line with site procedures and environmental objectives.
15. Identify and report any maintenance issues or operational concerns to the Operations Manager.
16. Support the wider site team with incidents, emergencies, and operational requirements when required.
17. Build and maintain positive working relationships with the client, tenants, colleagues, contractors, and visitors.
18. Promote a positive team culture through effective communication, professionalism, and leadership.
19. Ensure a professional appearance is maintained at all times and positively represent the ABM brand.
20. Undertake any other reasonable duties as requested by the Operations Manager or management team.
Essential Skills
· Previous cleaning supervisory experience.
· Strong leadership and people management skills.
· Good written and verbal communication skills.
· Excellent organisational and time management skills.
· Ability to motivate and develop a team.
· Strong attention to detail and commitment to high standards.
· Experience managing rotas, attendance, and timesheet administration.
· Ability to carry out inspections, audits, and quality checks.
· Good knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
· Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
· Ability to work under pressure and prioritise workloads effectively.
· Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and use initiative.
· Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach.
· Ability to work as part of a wider team.
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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 UK cleans, maintains and secures buildings across the UK and Ireland, including offices, hospitals, data centers, airports and rail stations. Its accessible travel teams guide disabled passengers through airports, while its bus services move passengers and crews around transport hubs. Clients pay under service contracts for on-site operations and engineering work on heating, cooling, electrical systems and electric vehicle chargers. Sensors help teams track building conditions, and the ABM Connect platform combines operating data with service reports for clients. Its UK business dates to 1987 and is headquartered at London Heathrow Airport in Hounslow, as part of US-based ABM Industries.
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