Area Manager

Capitol-Invest - Société Immobilière de la région de Bruxelles; England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities services provider in Watford seeks an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager to oversee operations across multiple locations. The ideal candidate will have leadership experience in the cleaning industry and a strong customer focus. This permanent, full-time role offers a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you're ready to advance your career with a reputable organization that values excellence, apply now.

Benefits

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum

28 days of annual leave

Pension

Company car and fuel card

Laptop and mobile phone

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience supervising or managing teams and multiple client contracts.
• Background in cleaning or facilities services is preferred.
• Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining service quality.

Responsibilities

• Oversee workforce across allocated sites to ensure high service standards.
• Strengthen client relationships and drive strategic growth.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Planning

Customer Focus

Job description

Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager

Spider is advertising on behalf of a leading facilities services provider who is looking for an Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, ideally with a background in cleaning or facilities services, to join them in this exciting permanent, full-time role based in Watford, Hertfordshire. The role covers locations including Luton, Wembley, Welwyn Garden City, Hemel Hempstead, and along the M25 Junction 17-25.

Why them

The company prides itself on a strong commitment to excellence and quality service. With a long-standing reputation as a trusted provider, it delivers services to a range of clients across multiple locations. The business culture focuses on maintaining high standards while nurturing a motivated and professional workforce. Staff are considered the greatest asset, with investment in training and development at the core of its values.

Fantastic Company Package Includes

• Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 per annum, depending on experience
• Holiday: 28 days of annual leave
• Pension
• Other: Includes a company car and fuel card, laptop and mobile phone, professional development opportunities (including Level 5 Strategic Management training), and a dynamic work environment with genuine growth prospects.

About The Role

As Area Manager/ Cleaning Manager, you will oversee a talented workforce across allocated sites, ensuring high service standards and compliance with relevant legislation. Your responsibilities include strengthening existing client relationships and driving strategic growth in the region. This role is ideal for someone based locally, eager to make a tangible impact within a forward-looking organization.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a flexible, engaged workforce to deliver exceptional service and retain contracts.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and current legislation.
• Recruit, train, and develop team members, fostering a supportive working environment.
• Manage operational activities, work scheduling, and staffing levels to meet client requirements.
• Monitor account costs, introduce cost-saving measures, and explore service expansion opportunities.

About You

This is a great opportunity for a supervisor ready to step into their first managerial role. You should be a confident and ambitious professional with experience supervising or managing teams and multiple client contracts, ideally within the cleaning or facilities services industry. You excel in communication, planning, and leadership, and can perform under pressure while maintaining a strong customer focus. If you're seeking to advance your career with a company that values innovation and growth, this role is for you.

If you possess the relevant skills and experience and would like to be considered, please apply by forwarding an up-to-date CV as soon as possible. We look forward to hearing from you.

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Additional keywords: Area Manager, Facilities, Cleaning industry, Regional Manager, Contract Manager, Workforce, Territory, Client Services, Commercial Cleaning, Multi-Site, Area Supervisor.

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