Area Manager

Merco Services Ltd.; Pendlebury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Loyalty bonus for long-term service

Company pension scheme

Free parking at the office

Supportive and friendly team

Job summary

Merco Services Ltd. is seeking an Area Manager to oversee several school cleaning sites during the morning period. You will support cleaning teams, communicate with staff and management, and ensure sites meet company and client standards.

Responsibilities include delivering stock and equipment, conducting site audits, assisting inductions, organising cover, and handling shift changes. Occasional weekend work may be required; driving between sites is often necessary.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in cleaning, facilities management, or a supervisory role.
• Strong people skills, with the ability to support and manage teams across multiple sites.
• Patient, understanding and able to work with a diverse workforce.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Flexible approach to work, including responding to shift changes and operational needs.
• Ability to organise staff cover for holidays and absences; confident carrying out site audits and basic staff inductions.
• Basic understanding of health and safety and cleaning standards.
• Full UK driving licence preferred, as the role involves travelling between sites.
• Willingness to work occasional weekends if required.
• Loyalty bonus for long-term service
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking available at the office
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a developing facilities management company

Responsibilities

• Oversee several school cleaning sites during the morning period.
• Support cleaning teams and maintain clear communication with staff and management.
• Ensure all sites meet company and client standards.
• Deliver cleaning stock and equipment to sites.
• Carry out site audits and assist with staff inductions.
• Organise holiday and sickness cover and manage shift change requests.
• Respond to day-to-day site issues and support service delivery across locations.

Skills

People skills

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility

Team support

Job description

Pendlebury, United Kingdom | Posted on 17/08/2026

Merco Office M27 8UW- 11am-7pm, Flexibility required - Wage negotiable depending on experience.

We are looking for an Area Manager to oversee several school cleaning sites during the morning period. The role involves supporting cleaning teams, maintaining clear communication with staff and management, and ensuring all sites meet company and client standards.

Responsibilities include delivering cleaning stock and equipment to sites, carrying out site audits, assisting with staff inductions, organising holiday and sickness cover, and supporting basic equipment maintenance. The Area Manager will also manage shift change requests, respond to day-to-day site issues, and help ensure smooth and reliable service delivery across all assigned locations.

The role requires someone who is organised, proactive and flexible, with the ability to respond to changing site needs and support teams where required. Occasional weekend work may be required depending on operational needs.

Requirements

• Previous experience in cleaning, facilities management, or a supervisory role
• Strong people skills, with the ability to support and manage teams across multiple sites
• Patient, understanding and able to work with a diverse workforce
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently
• Flexible approach to work, including responding to shift changes and operational needs
• Ability to organise staff cover for holidays and absencesConfident carrying out site audits and basic staff inductions
• Basic understanding of health and safety and cleaning standards
• Full UK driving licence preferred, as the role involves travelling between sites
• Willingness to work occasional weekends if required
• Birthday and Christmas presents
• Loyalty bonus for long-term service
• Company pension scheme
• Free parking available at the office
• Supportive and friendly team environment
• Opportunity to grow within a developing facilities management company