Cleaning Manager: Lead & Develop Cleaning Teams

Manchester Arndale; Kettering; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wagestream access

Hapi app discounts

OCS Academy training

Flexible wages option

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Manager to lead the on-site cleaning team across floors, washrooms and common areas. The role includes supervising staff, arranging rotas, training, and site audits to ensure high standards.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in cleaning, strong customer service skills and the ability to meet deadlines with flexible hours. This is an on-site role with opportunities for development within a large facilities services group.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Oversee cleaning of floors, communal areas, stairwells and washrooms, plus ad hoc areas.
• Manage staff rotas, holiday requests, site audits and recruitment.
• Identify training needs on-site and conduct training where possible.
• Support investigations including personal accidents or disciplinary matters.
• Monitor cleaning products, stock levels and place orders within site budgets.

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Manager to lead the on-site cleaning team across floors, washrooms and common areas. The role includes supervising staff, arranging rotas, training, and site audits to ensure high standards.

The ideal candidate has prior supervisory experience in cleaning, strong customer service skills and the ability to meet deadlines with flexible hours. This is an on-site role with opportunities for development within a large facilities services group.