Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to take full ownership of a large cleaning operation, leading a sizeable team and ensuring consistently high standards across the site?
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cleaning Manager to take responsibility for a large site in Northampton, offering a salary of £39,000.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands-on, visible and involved in the day-to-day running of a busy operation. You'll be responsible for managing a large team, maintaining standards, driving performance and working closely with the client and wider management team.
What's in it for you?
£39,000 basic salary
Permanent position
Standard working hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm
Responsibility for a large site in Northampton
Management of a large cleaning team
Opportunity to take full ownership of site standards and performance
Supportive management team
Varied and fast-paced working environment
Opportunity to develop and progress within a well-established business
A role where you can make a genuine impact on the operation and the team
Your Role
As Cleaning Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall cleaning operation at the site, ensuring excellent standards are maintained and the team is well managed, motivated and appropriately resourced.
You'll be a visible presence on site, building strong relationships with your team and client while taking ownership of the overall service delivery.
Your responsibilities will include:
Managing the day-to-day cleaning operation across the site
Leading, motivating and supporting a large cleaning team
Planning rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
Carrying out regular quality checks and site inspections
Maintaining consistently high cleaning and presentation standards
Managing client relationships and responding to any issues or requirements
Monitoring performance against KPIs and service standards
Supporting recruitment, training and onboarding of cleaning staff
Managing absence and ensuring adequate cover is maintained
Managing team performance and addressing issues effectively
Ensuring compliance with Health & Safety and company procedures
Identifying opportunities to improve standards, efficiency and service delivery
Working closely with the wider management team to ensure the smooth running of the operation
Taking ownership of problems and ensuring they are resolved quickly and effectively
Building a positive team culture and ensuring employees feel supported and engaged
Hours & Working Pattern
The standard working hours for this role are 8:00am - 5:00pm.
This is a hands-on management role, so flexibility is important. While 8:00am-5:00pm will be the normal working pattern, the successful candidate will need to be comfortable occasionally starting earlier or finishing later when required.
This could include dropping onto an early or late shift to spend time with the cleaning team, understand the challenges they are facing, support the operation and ensure standards are being maintained across all shifts.
We are looking for someone who wants to be visible and involved, rather than simply managing the operation from an office.
About You
We're looking for an experienced cleaning professional who is confident managing a large team and taking ownership of a busy site.
You'll ideally have:
Previous experience as a Cleaning Manager, Cleaning Supervisor, Contract Manager, Site Manager or similar
Experience managing large cleaning teams
Strong leadership and people-management skills
Excellent organisational and communication skills
A proactive approach to maintaining high standards
Experience within facilities management, retail, logistics, hospitality, leisure, manufacturing or another large-scale operational environment would be advantageous
A good understanding of Health & Safety and cleaning standards
Strong client and stakeholder management skills
The ability to manage performance and deal confidently with people issues
A hands-on and visible management style
The flexibility to occasionally work outside of standard hours when the operation requires it
A reliable, professional and proactive approach
Most importantly, we're looking for someone who leads from the front. You'll be managing a large team, so being visible, approachable and willing to spend time with the people delivering the service every day is essential.
Location
Northampton
This is a large-scale, single-site role, giving you the opportunity to build strong relationships with your team and client while taking real ownership of the cleaning operation.
If you're an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for a stable permanent role in Northampton paying £39,000, with responsibility for a large team and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion about the role.
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Salary description
£39000.00 - £39000.00 per year