Area Cleaning Manager

FM Search & Select Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Facilities Management company in Scotland seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee commercial cleaning contracts. You will manage a team, ensure service quality, and maintain client relationships while working across multiple sites. Competitive salary up to £32,500 with a company car. Join us to further your career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car and fuel allowance

Career progression opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Previous experience in an Area Manager or Cleaning Supervisor role within commercial cleaning or FM.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage time effectively.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day cleaning operations across multiple commercial sites.
• Manage and support site supervisors and cleaning operatives.
• Build strong client relationships and ensure contract compliance.
• Conduct regular site audits and quality inspections.
• Manage staff recruitment, training, and rotas.

Skills

People management

Client relationship management

Organisational skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Overview

Area Manager - Cleaning Services

Location: East Region (covering multiple commercial sites)

Salary: Up to £32,500 + Company Car

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated Area Manager to join a leading Facilities Management and Cleaning Services company.

Based in the East of Scotland, this role will oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts, ensuring service delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance across multiple sites.

The successful candidate will be a strong communicator with a hands-on approach, capable of managing people, budgets, and client relationships in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the day-to-day cleaning operations across multiple commercial sites.
• Manage and support a team of site supervisors and cleaning operatives, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, ensuring contract compliance and customer satisfaction.
• Conduct regular site audits, quality inspections, and H&S checks.
• Manage staff rotas, recruitment, and training to ensure full coverage and development.
• Control budgets and monitor stock levels, labour hours, and operational costs.
• Respond promptly to client queries, service issues, and reactive cleaning requirements.
• Drive performance improvements and ensure company policies and procedures are followed.

About You

• Previous experience in an Area Manager or Cleaning Supervisor role within commercial cleaning or FM.
• Excellent people management and client-facing skills.
• Strong organisational, time management, and problem-solving abilities.
• Full UK driving licence (company car provided).
• Flexible approach to working hours and travel between sites.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of up to £32,500 per annum.
• Company car and fuel allowance.
• Supportive and growing company with excellent career progression opportunities.
• Ongoing training and development within a respected FM organisation.

Interested? If you're an experienced cleaning professional looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today to join a business that values its people and delivers service excellence