Cleaning Manager

Concept Resources; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major facilities management firm is seeking a Cleaning Manager for a national grocery retailer located in Bridgend, United Kingdom. This hands-on role involves supervising cleaning teams, ensuring compliance with hygiene standards, and managing client interactions. Ideal candidates will have experience in cleaning management within a retail environment, strong people management skills, and the ability to work under pressure. The position offers a pay rate of £14.50 per hour and the potential for long-term progression.

Benefits

£14.50 per hour

Temp-to-perm opportunity

Long-term progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Manager or Supervisor in FM or retail.
• Strong people management skills and capable of leading teams.
• Confident in dealing with clients and site stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise on-site cleaning teams in a large retail operation.
• Ensure cleaning standards meet contractual and hygiene requirements.
• Plan rotas and manage absences effectively.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks.

Skills

People management

Knowledge of cleaning methods and equipment

Client management

Organisational skills

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Bridgend, United Kingdom | Posted on 20/01/2026

Job Description

Cleaning Manager – National Grocery Retailer

Location: Site-based (large, high-volume retail environment)

Pay: £14.50 per hour

Contract: Temp to Perm

Hours: Full-time, shift-based (including early mornings, evenings, and weekends)

The Role

We’re recruiting a Cleaning Manager for a major national grocery retailer, operating within a large, fast‑paced facilities management contract. This is a hands‑on management role – not a clipboard job. You’ll be responsible for keeping standards high, teams productive, and the site audit‑ready at all times.

If you can’t manage people, handle pressure, or deal with clients professionally, this role isn’t for you.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and supervise on‑site cleaning teams across a large retail operation
• Ensure all cleaning standards meet contractual, audit, and hygiene requirements
• Plan rotas, manage absences, and deploy staff efficiently
• Carry out regular inspections and quality checks
• Deal with client requests, issues, and escalations promptly
• Maintain health & safety compliance, COSHH, and site documentation
• Train, induct, and performance‑manage cleaning staff
• Step in operationally when required – this is not desk‑only management

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Cleaning Manager or Supervisor (FM or retail environment preferred)
• Strong people management skills – you can lead, not just delegate
• Good working knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and chemicals
• Confident dealing with clients and senior site stakeholders
• Organised, reliable, and able to work under pressure
• Flexible with working hours, including weekends
• Right to work in the UK

What’s On Offer

• £14.50 per hour
• Temp-to-perm opportunity with long‑term progression
• Stable, nationally recognised contract
• Immediate start available for the right candidate