Cleaning Team Leader

LOCATION: Olympia, West Kensington, W14 8UX SHIFT PATTERN: 40 hours per week, 5 out 7 days per week - 8 hrs shifts PAY RATE: £14.85 per hour If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at recruitment@abm.com. We're here to help ABM UK is seeking a proactive and hands‑on Site‑Based Team Leader to support the soft services function at a brand‑new, high‑profile multi‑use complex in West Kensington, London. This landmark development will include corporate offices, event venues, leisure facilities and restaurants, and is currently in the pre‑opening phase. Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will play a key role in the mobilisation of the site and the day‑to‑day delivery of cleaning services. This is a full‑time role requiring flexibility, including weekend work and shift‑based availability, to meet the demands of a dynamic, high‑footfall environment. Responsibilities Delegate tasks to cleaning operatives and monitor performance. Provide training and refresher training as required. Proactively address cleaning defects or issues on the shop floor. Complete daily health & safety check paperwork and maintain training records. Support operational planning and service readiness during mobilisation. Ensure compliance with company standards and client expectations. Operate and maintain cleaning equipment. Requirements Good understanding of verbal and written English. Some leadership experience and ability to motivate a team. Flexibility to work overtime when required. Awareness of H&S and COSHH regulations. Must be computer literate. Experience of stock control. Desirable Minimum 1 year of supervisory experience in the cleaning industry. IOSH – Managing Safely certification. Full UK driving licence. Experience with cleaning and waste equipment operations, including scrubber‑dryers, waste compactors, ride‑on tugs, and similar machinery. 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 discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers; life resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work; online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis. For more information about ABM’s benefits, please visit ABM’s benefits page. 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 more 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. ABM is committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM is proud to be part of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. ABM commits to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion, regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. #J-18808-Ljbffr