Area Manager - Commercial Cleaning & Contract Oversight

Fairford Associates; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Fairford Associates seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of cleaning contracts in the Milton Keynes/Northampton area. You will ensure service delivery aligns with company policies, manage scheduling across around 20 sites, and drive profitability.

The role entails recruiting and developing staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and liaising with clients to ensure contract retention.

Qualifications

• Experience managing cleaning/service contracts across multiple sites.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and audits.
• Ability to recruit, train and develop employees.
• Proven track record in controlling costs and driving profitability.

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of cleaning contracts in the Milton Keynes/Northampton area.
• Ensure work complies with company policies and current legislation.
• Manage scheduling and oversee service delivery across ~20 sites.
• Recruit, train and develop staff; conduct performance reviews.
• Maintain high standards of service and client satisfaction.
• Control overheads and drive cost-saving initiatives.
• Liaise with clients to ensure smooth operation of accounts.
• Plan for TUPE and oversee onboarding of new contracts.

Skills

Contract management

Staff recruitment

Team leadership

Budget control

Client liaison

Health & Safety

Job description

Fairford Associates seeks an experienced Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of cleaning contracts in the Milton Keynes/Northampton area. You will ensure service delivery aligns with company policies, manage scheduling across around 20 sites, and drive profitability.

The role entails recruiting and developing staff, maintaining health and safety standards, and liaising with clients to ensure contract retention.