Job Description

Our Vision is to be the UK's leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow? Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.





Join us, as we rise to the challenge and

build a world where nothing goes to waste

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for a Cleaning Team Leader to join our team, working 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday nights.





The salary for this role will be

39,328

per year, inclusive of shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.





The closing date for applications is

31st October 2025

. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.





We are looking for a reliable and safety-conscious Cleaning Team Leader to lead our night shift cleaning team. You'll coordinate cleaning and PPM tasks, manage team resources, and ensure safety and compliance across operations.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and support a team of industrial cleaners on night shift. Ensure cleaning and maintenance tasks are completed safely and on time. Conduct daily checks and manage shift resources. Oversee First Aid, Fire Marshal and Pest Control duties. Maintain accurate records and ensure compliance with site safety procedures. Carry out recycling and housekeeping tasks as required. Handle team performance and attendance. Provide cover at other sites when needed.

About You

Essential:

Experience in a team leader/supervisory role. Familiar with health & safety and compliance procedures (e.g. LOTOTO, SCADA). IOSH certification and UK driving licence. Strong communication and organisational skills.

Desirable:

Background in recycling or waste operations. Intermediate IT skills or MEWP licence.




To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.

How to apply

Click apply at the bottom of the page and you will be asked to create a profile. Make sure you have an up-to-date CV ready!

We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits





As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.





We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.