Area Manager - Cleaning

Team17 Digital Limited; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an experienced Area Manager for the Northern Motorway Services division to oversee multiple cleaning teams across the North West & West Yorkshire region. This role involves ensuring high service standards, building client relationships, and managing budgets. The ideal candidate will have a proactive approach, excellent leadership skills, and experience in facilities management. Competitive salary and benefits offered for this permanent position.

Qualifications

• Experience in a hands-on management role within the cleaning or facilities management sector.
• Strong leadership capabilities to manage teams effectively.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage multiple cleaning teams across several sites.
• Build strong relationships with clients through communication and visits.
• Recruit, train, and develop colleagues to maintain service standards.
• Monitor performance levels and KPIs to identify improvements.
• Conduct audits in line with company policy.
• Manage budgets and resource allocation.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety and statutory requirements.

Job description

About The Role

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?

As an Area Manager, you will:

• 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