Cleaning Site Manager

Thorn Baker Facilities Management; Orlingbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Thorn Baker Facilities Management is hiring a Cleaning Manager for a large site in Northampton. The role is permanent with a £39,000 salary and standard hours 8:00am - 5:00pm. You will have full ownership of the cleaning operation and lead a sizeable team to maintain high standards across the site.

As Cleaning Manager, you will build strong client relationships, monitor KPIs, and drive performance. This hands-on role offers progression within a well-established business and the chance to make a

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day cleaning operation across the site
• Leading, motivating and supporting a large cleaning team
• Planning rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
• Carrying out regular quality checks and site inspections
• Maintaining consistently high cleaning and presentation standards
• Managing client relationships and responding to any issues or requirements
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and service standards
• Supporting recruitment, training and onboarding of cleaning staff
• Managing absence and ensuring adequate cover is maintained

Job description

New Permanent Opportunity - Cleaning Manager - Northampton - £39,000

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for a new challenge? Would you like the opportunity to take full ownership of a large cleaning operation, leading a sizeable team and ensuring consistently high standards across the site?

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Cleaning Manager to take responsibility for a large site in Northampton, offering a salary of £39,000.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, visible and involved in the day‑to‑day running of a busy operation. You'll be responsible for managing a large team, maintaining standards, driving performance and working closely with the client and wider management team.

What's in it for you?

• £39,000 basic salary
• Permanent position
• Standard working hours of 8:00am - 5:00pm
• Responsibility for a large site in Northampton
• Management of a large cleaning team
• Opportunity to take full ownership of site standards and performance
• Supportive management team
• Varied and fast‑paced working environment
• Opportunity to develop and progress within a well‑established business
• A role where you can make a genuine impact on the operation and the team

Your Role

As Cleaning Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall cleaning operation at the site, ensuring excellent standards are maintained and the team is well managed, motivated and appropriately resourced.

You'll be a visible presence on site, building strong relationships with your team and client while taking ownership of the overall service delivery.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Managing the day-to-day cleaning operation across the site
• Leading, motivating and supporting a large cleaning team
• Planning rotas and ensuring appropriate staffing levels
• Carrying out regular quality checks and site inspections
• Maintaining consistently high cleaning and presentation standards
• Managing client relationships and responding to any issues or requirements
• Monitoring performance against KPIs and service standards
• Supporting recruitment, training and onboarding of cleaning staff
• Managing absence and ensuring adequate cover is maintained