Area Manager

SeeMeHired.com; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Kindred is seeking an Area Manager to lead and mentor cleaning teams across multiple sites in the Barnet area. The role requires a valid UK driving licence and an enhanced DBS check, with a pay rate of £17.00 per hour and varied working hours.

You may be deployed to different sites as operations demand. Responsibilities include site inspections, quality checks, hands-on cleaning support, inventory management, and strict health and safety adherence.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year supervising cleaning teams or similar
• Ability to communicate in English
• Willingness to travel between sites as needed
• Strong adherence to schedules and safety rules

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor cleaning teams across multiple sites
• Perform site inspections and quality checks
• Provide hands-on cleaning support and cover as needed
• Manage cleaning stock, materials and equipment
• Ensure health and safety and COSHH compliance
• Build positive relationships with site contacts and colleagues

Skills

Supervising experience

Team leadership

English communication

Job description

Area Manager

Pay rate: £17.00 per hour.

Working times: Variable days, variable hours.

Location: Southgate College, Campus, Wood St, Chipping Barnet, Barnet EN5 4AZ, vehicle provided.

Requirements:

• Successful candidates will be required to undertake an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS)
• Manual UK Driving License required.

About the role

Job Responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring cleaning teams across multiple sites, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.
• Conducting comprehensive site inspections and rigorous quality checks to uphold our standards.
• Providing practical, hands-on cleaning support and cover as operational needs dictate.
• Proactively managing cleaning stock, materials, and equipment to ensure efficiency.
• Ensuring strict adherence to health and safety protocols, COSHH regulations, and Kindred's operational guidelines.
• Cultivating strong, positive relationships with site contacts and colleagues.

Minimum requirements:

• Previous cleaning or supervising experience.
• Holder of a valid UK driving license.
• Can reliably commute throughout working area.
• Able to complete the physical demands of the role with reasonable adjustments.
• Complete tasks within a specified timeframe.
• An ability to communicate in English, although English as a first language is not a requirement.

Additional Information:

Kindred are proud to be a silver holder of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Kindred is a disability-confident employer and welcomes applicants from all backgrounds. We will support any reasonable adjustments to ensure a safe and inclusive working environment.

About the company

We are Kindred and our purpose is to create, deliver and maintain high quality cleaning services for commercial, corporate and education spaces. Our relationship with our clients is at the heart of everything we do and we partner with you to understand your specific requirements.

We utilise our years of experience whilst embracing the latest technologies to tailor a solution to meet your needs. We’re focussed on collaboration, connection and community, prioritising our relationship with our clients and our Kindred team.

Required Criteria

• Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently.
• Ability to follow cleaning schedules, site instructions, and company procedures.
• Previous experience in a cleaning role.
• Ability to travel between multiple sites as part of the role.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Basic understanding of health and safety in a cleaning environment.

Desired Criteria

• First aid, manual handling, or health and safety training.
• Basic IT skills, including use of mobile apps, email, or digital reporting systems.
• Confidence dealing with client or site contact queries.
• Knowledge of COSHH procedures.
• Experience working across multiple sites.