Cleaning Area Manager (Transport)

Ocs Uk & Ireland; Whilton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is recruiting an Area Manager to oversee a prestigious railway contract. This role combines efficient management with a safety‑centric approach in a fast‑paced environment, ensuring high standards while meeting tight deadlines.

You will allocate tasks, monitor KPIs, manage rotas and budgets, conduct training, and liaise with clients and stakeholders. Travel across multi‑site locations is required and on‑call coverage may be needed.

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• This is a multi-site role requiring travel.
• Strong organisational and management capabilities in a safety-oriented environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Delegate tasks to cleaning teams, maintain standards, and report to the Fleet Presentation Manager.
• Review cleaning tasks and processes to improve efficiency; verify equipment safety and usage.
• Manage workloads, ensure fair distribution, monitor hours against budget, and train staff.
• Liaise with teams to address feedback and monitor KPIs and timesheets.
• Oversee recruitment for supervisory and entry-level roles; manage training needs.
• Conduct audits and trainings; be available on a rotational on-call basis.
• Interface with clients and stakeholders; conduct reviews and evaluations.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder communication

Safety culture

Time management

Budget discipline

Travel readiness

Job description

About The Role

Working Pattern Night shift visits will be require We are currently recruiting for an Area Manager overseeing a prestigious railway contract within OCS. This role demands a combination of efficient management and a safety-centric approach within a fast-paced environment. Your responsibility will encompass maintaining high standards while navigating tight deadlines.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Task Allocation and Standards Maintenance: Efficiently delegate tasks to cleaning teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and reporting directly to the Fleet Presentation Manager. Monitor completed work, rectify subpar standards, and maintain accurate documentation.
• Standardisation and Efficiency: Regularly review cleaning tasks and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the region. Verify equipment safety and functionality while overseeing correct material usage.
• Operational Management: Manage team workloads, ensuring fair
  distribution and budget adherence for worked hours. Provide on-the-job training to ensure correct methods and practices. Ensure site rotas are in place, deploying resources effectively to address daily challenges. Regularly review specifications with the client and senior management.
• Effective Communication and Feedback: Liaise with teams to address feedback promptly, ensuring immediate resolution and long-term improvements. Monitor completion of KPIs, timesheets, and necessary forms within set timelines.
• Recruitment and Training: Oversee recruitment for supervisory and entry-level positions, identifying and fulfilling training needs. Manage stock and equipment orders effectively.
• Contractual Responsibilities: Conduct audits and training sessions, being available on a rotational on-call basis. Lead the day-to-day operational management within the regional contract.
• Client Interaction and Reporting: Interface with clients, service providers, and stakeholders, conducting contractual reviews
  and evaluations for the regional area.

Ideal candidate criteria

• You must have Right to Work in the UK This is a multi-sited role so travel will be required.
• Travel costs will be covered by the business.
• Strong organisational and management capabilities within a safety-oriented environment.
• Ability to manage under pressure, meeting stringent deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
• Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.

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.