Area Manager - Cleaning

TC Facilities Management; England; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Manager to oversee cleaning operations across North West and West Yorkshire. This role involves managing multiple cleaning teams, building client relationships, and ensuring compliance with operational standards. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills, experience in a similar role, and a passion for service excellence. Benefits include a competitive salary, bonus, and private health insurance.

Benefits

Private Health Insurance

Pension scheme

Annual performance-related bonus

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Area Manager or Contract Manager in a related field.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to motivate teams.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage cleaning teams across multiple sites.
• Build relationships with clients through regular visits.
• Monitor performance levels and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Operational management

Budget management

Team training and development

Job description

Area Manager - Northern Motorway Services (Cleaning Division)

Location: North West & West Yorkshire
(covering sites from Carlisle to Lancaster/Preston and across to Leeds, Ferrybridge and Wetherby)

Salary: £35,000 per annum + Car allowance + Annual Bonus
Contract: Permanent, 45 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 6 days out of 7 on a rotating pattern

About the Role

TC Facilities Management are looking for a proactive and experienced Area Manager to join our Cleaning division, supporting a portfolio of motorway service locations across the North West & West Yorkshire region. This role covers sites from Carlisle down to Lancaster and Preston, and across to Leeds, Ferrybridge and Wetherby. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role responsible for leading operational delivery, building strong customer partnerships and driving service excellence across the region.

What will you be doing?

• Lead and manage multiple cleaning teams across several sites, ensuring high standards of service delivery
• Build strong relationships with clients through regular communication and structured site visits
• Recruit, train, develop and motivate colleagues to deliver exceptional standards
• Monitor performance levels and KPI data, identifying improvements where necessary
• Carry out audits in line with company policy and follow up with required actions
• Manage budgets, staffing hours and resource allocation across your region
• Ensure compliance with company processes, Health & Safety and statutory requirements
• Ensure sites are well‑equipped and supported with machinery and materials
• Support regional operations as required and participate in regular team meetings

What can we offer you?

• Competitive salary of £35,000 per year
• Car Allowance
• Annual performance‑related bonus
• Private Health Insurance
• Pension scheme
• Assistance Programme through Legal & General Spectrum Life – Physical, mental, and financial health support for all colleagues through our eHub and phone service
• We are an Armed Forces Friendly Employer – with Veteran Representatives available to provide support
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Wagestream – Access your pay as you earn & build savings

About Us

Who are we?

• A privately owned business, established in 1962
• Supporting over 1,800 sites across the UK
• Employing over 2,400 colleagues nationwide
• Ranked in the top 2% of UK cleaning and security providers
• Delivering services across a wide range of well‑known national brands
• Passionate about delivering a personal and reliable service

Apply Today

If you are an experienced Area or Contract Manager with strong leadership skills, a passion for customer service and enjoy working in a fast‑paced operational environment, we'd love to hear from you.