Cleaning Operations Lead

Manchester Arndale; Abingdon; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Phone & laptop provided

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Manager to lead the on-site cleaning team, oversee all cleaning duties, and ensure high standards across floors, washrooms and common areas. You will manage rotas, site audits, and recruiting activities while ensuring training and HR compliance are followed.

The ideal candidate has prior managerial or supervisory experience in cleaning, strong customer service, and the ability to work to deadlines with flexible hours as required.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and assisting with cleaning of floors, communal areas, stairwells, and washrooms.
• Managing staff rotas, holiday requests, site audits and recruiting new employees where required.
• Identify training needs on-site and conduct training where possible, keeping records.
• Involvement with investigation matters such as personal accidents or potential disciplinary investigations.
• Monitor cleaning products on-site, maintain stock levels and submit orders in line with site budgets.

Skills

Driving licence

Right to work in the UK

Managerial experience

Staffing & rotas

Training & HR compliance

Customer service

Deadline management

Flexibility in hours

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Manager to lead the on-site cleaning team, oversee all cleaning duties, and ensure high standards across floors, washrooms and common areas. You will manage rotas, site audits, and recruiting activities while ensuring training and HR compliance are followed.

The ideal candidate has prior managerial or supervisory experience in cleaning, strong customer service, and the ability to work to deadlines with flexible hours as required.