Cleaning Manager

TN United Kingdom; Grays; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a dynamic Cleaning Manager to oversee operations, manage resources, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards. The role involves team management, financial oversight, and fostering client relationships. Join a company that values your contribution and offers extensive benefits and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms

Extensive Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Career development opportunities

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits and leave policies

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams and allocating resources effectively.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the cleaning team.
• Manage labor costs, budgets, and stock control.
• Recruit, train, and develop cleaning staff.

Skills

Commitment to Excellence

Leadership

Health & Safety Knowledge

Communication Skills

Education

IOSH Managing Safely

BICSc assessor

BIFM Qualification

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

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• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Cleaning Manager

Location: Essex, Grays RM20 4AL

Type: Full time

Keep your career running smoothly

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We understand that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Cleaning Manager to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation.

Responsibilities:

1. Team Management & Service Delivery: Oversee the daily operations of the cleaning team, ensuring service delivery aligns with client contracts, legislation, and cleaning standards, while driving positive improvements in quality.
2. Financial & Resource Management: Manage labor costs, budgets, stock control of cleaning materials, and seek operational efficiencies through technologies and innovations.
3. Staff Development & Compliance: Recruit, train, and develop cleaning staff, ensuring all training, appraisals, and HR policies (including absence management and holiday tracking) are followed.
4. Health, Safety, & Environmental Compliance: Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental policies, fostering a culture of safety and sustainability.
5. Client & Performance Monitoring: Prepare reports, attend meetings, and manage quality audits to meet or exceed contractual standards, maintaining positive client relationships.

Requirements:

• Commitment to Excellence & Adaptability: Dedication to service quality and flexibility in changing environments.
• Leadership & Resource Management: Proven experience managing teams and allocating resources effectively.
• Health & Safety Knowledge: Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Industry Knowledge & Communication Skills: Deep understanding of the cleaning industry and excellent communication abilities.
• Technical Skills & Qualifications: Computer literacy; desirable qualifications include IOSH Managing Safely, BICSc assessor, BIFM Qualification, or relevant apprenticeship.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you.

Act with purpose and impact through your daily actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We offer a range of perks, rewards, and benefits:

• Unlimited access to wellbeing support platforms
• Extensive Employee Assistance Programme
• 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme
• Pension Plan
• Career development opportunities
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Enhanced benefits and leave policies

About Sodexo:

Our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone, building a better life for all. Operating in 55 countries, we serve over 100 million consumers daily through our services in Food, FM, Benefits & Rewards, and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to inclusion and are a forces-friendly employer. We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and experiences, supporting our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Disability, and others.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer, committed to changing attitudes towards disability and ensuring equal opportunities.

Click to learn more about our inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of applications.