Cleaning Manager

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in the UK is seeking a Cleaning Manager to oversee all cleaning duties, manage staff including rotas and training, and ensure excellent service standards. The ideal candidate has experience in cleaning management and strong customer service skills. This role is essential for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and staff management.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience as a Manager or Supervisor in cleaning is desirable.
• Experience in staffing, rotas, training, and basic HR compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the cleaning of various areas.
• Manage staff rotas, holiday requests, and recruitment.
• Identify training needs and conduct training.
• Involvement in investigation matters like accidents.
• Monitor cleaning products and maintain stock levels.

Skills

Customer service skills

Training and supervision

Staff management

Job description

Overview

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 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.

Role

Shift Pattern: Monday to Saturday, mornings

We’re recruiting for a Cleaning Manager to join our passionate and driven Cleaning team.

You’ll oversee all cleaning and associated duties carried out by all those that you are responsible supervising.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and assisting with the cleaning of the floors, communal areas, stairwells, and washrooms (plus other ad hoc areas).
• Managing staff rotas, holiday requests, site audits and recruiting new employees where required.
• Identify any training needs on-site, conduct the training where possible and keep appropriate records of training completed on-site.
• Involvement with investigation matters such as personal accidents or potential disciplinary investigations.
• Responsibility for monitoring cleaning products on-site, maintaining stock levels and submitting orders as required in line with agreed site budgets.

Qualifications

• You must have right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience as a Manager or Supervisor in cleaning or a similar field is desirable
• Experience in staffing, rotas, training, and basic HR compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise as well as being flexible with working hours and days.

How to Apply

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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.