Cleaning Area Manager

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting a Cleaning Area Manager to oversee cleaning operations across stores. You will lead a team, plan, implement standards, and drive continuous improvement to uphold hygiene and customer expectations.

The role requires strong organisation, people leadership, willingness to travel between stores (Full UK Driving License required), and the ability to liaise with clients to meet their cleaning requirements.

Qualifications

• Strong organisation and time management skills.
• Proven leadership with ability to develop staff.
• Willingness to travel between stores; full UK driving license required.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and client service.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cleaning staff to optimise efficiency.
• Monitor and manage inventory of supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Recruit, train, and supervise cleaning personnel.
• Motivate and lead the team to achieve targets.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide training for improvement.
• Liaise with clients to understand requirements and ensure satisfaction.
• Develop and manage budgets for cleaning supplies, equipment, and staffing.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Integrity

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Travel

Job description

About The Role

Working Pattern

Mostly Monday to Friday working with weekends in-line with operational/business demands.

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and motivated Cleaning Area Manager to oversee and manage the cleaning operations.

The Cleaning Area Manager will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall appearance of facilities in their area. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and continuous improvement to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to

• Coordinate and manage cleaning staff to optimise efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Recruit, train, and supervise cleaning personnel.
• Motivate and lead the cleaning team to achieve performance targets and goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement training programs for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with clients to understand their specific cleaning requirements and expectations.
• Provide regular updates on cleaning operations, address client concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop and manage budgets for cleaning supplies, equipment, and staffing.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Able to prioritise effectively and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong personal integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong leadership style with a focus on supporting and developing employees and colleagues.
• Taking responsibility for the area and proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to meet customer or business needs.
• Ability to travel from store to store as required to meet the needs of the business (Full UK Driving License required)

About The Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values -Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer

Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

Digital Learning

The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.

Retail Perks

With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

Professional Growth

600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!

Flexible Pay

Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.