Nightshift Cleaning Supervisor

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Lead nightly cleaning operations by supervising a team for service excellence, performing cleaning duties, and managing compliance and HR functions.

LOCATION: ST JAMES Quarter, Edinburgh

SHIFT PATTERN: 4 ON 4 OFF, 38.5 hours per week

PAY RATE: £15.10 per hour

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OVERVIEW OF JOB DESCRIPTION

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

As the Night Shift Cleaning Supervisor, you will lead and actively participate in the nightly cleaning operations at St James Quarter. This is a hands-on supervisory role where you will perform cleaning duties alongside managing the team to ensure service excellence. You will coordinate with the Deputy Presentation Managers and Presentation Manager, supporting operational delivery, compliance, and team development. You will also carry out basic HR functions such as investigations, return-to-work interviews, and training delivery, contributing to a well-supported and high-performing team.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Perform cleaning duties as part of the night shift team, ensuring all areas meet required standards.

· Supervise and support the night cleaning team, promoting a positive and professional work culture.

· Ensure all cleaning operations, including periodic tasks with clear schedules, are maintained and all duties are signed off

· Conduct and document return-to-work interviews following absences.

· Deliver training sessions and ensure weekly training topics are communicated and understood.

· Support basic HR functions including investigations, onboarding, and team development.

· Coordinate daily tasks and schedules, ensuring all duties are completed and signed off.

· Report directly to the Deputy Presentation Managers and Presentation Manager.

· Conduct nightly audits and inspections, providing feedback to management and team.

· Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations and site-specific procedures.

· Manage team rotas, absences, and holiday records, ensuring adequate staffing levels.

· Assist with recruitment, induction, and ongoing development of team members.

· Maintain stock control of cleaning products and uniform issuance.

· Promote teamwork and collaboration across departments and stakeholders at SJQ.

· Ensure high standards of colleague grooming, presentation, and guest interaction.

· Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and service innovation.

· Deliver excellent leadership, communication and motivation to the site-based team, including communicating daily so that a sound communication channel exists in order that team goals can be achieved

Note: This job description is intended to outline the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this role. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Duties may be subject to change based on operational requirements.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

· Experience in cleaning operations and supervision (or willingness to learn).

· High attention to detail and ability to work under pressure.

· Strong communication skills in English (written and verbal).

· Reliable, flexible, and adaptable to a busy operational environment.

· Ability to work independently and lead a team effectively.

· Understanding of compliance, audits, and training delivery.

· Basic understanding of HR processes such as investigations, onboarding, and return-to-work procedures.

· Hold a valid UK Driving License

Benefits

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

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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 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.

Perks & Benefits Extracted with AI

  • Health Insurance: 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
  • Cycle to work scheme: Cycle to work scheme

Since 1987, We have been providing award winning facility service solutions the UK. We serve 1,500+ locations across the UK including 65 Shopping Centers, 400+ Commercial locations and 20+ Airports.We employ more than 3,500 skilled and motivated people and we greatly respect each one, working together to meet and exceed expectations for safe working environments, career development and best practice innovation. In fostering a pride and ownership from our employees, we provide a platform for excellence in our delivery.Generic facility services don’t work because each building, site, store, centre or otherwise has unique needs. That’s why we start with understanding your challenges and then leverage our extensive industry expertise to provide you with customised facility solutions.

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