Housekeeping Manager

OCS; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

Digital learning

Retail perks

Professional growth

Flexible pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a highly organised Housekeeping Manager to oversee cleaning operations across the site. The role emphasizes strategic planning, team management, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

You will recruit, train and supervise staff, liaise with clients to understand requirements, and manage budgets for supplies and staffing while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and people-management experience.
• Excellent time-management and prioritisation skills.
• Ability to train, coach and develop staff.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cleaning staff for efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor inventory of supplies, equipment and materials.
• Oversee laundry management with external suppliers.
• Maintain equipment and inventory of linens and supplies.
• Schedule daily operations and ensure adherence to procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

People development

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Job description

About The Role

05.45-13.15 Hours
Varied days and hours depending on business needs.

We are currently recruiting for a highly organised and motivated Housekeeping Manager to oversee and manage the cleaning operations.

The Housekeeping Manager will be responsible for ensuring the cleanliness, hygiene, and overall appearance of facilities throughout the entire site location. This role involves strategic planning, team management, and continuous improvement to uphold the highest standards of cleanliness and sanitation.

Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and manage cleaning staff to optimise efficiency and productivity.
• Monitor and manage inventory of cleaning supplies, equipment, and materials.
• Laundry management in conjunction with external suppliers.
• Maintain housekeeping equipment, manage inventory of linens, cleaning supplies, and ensure availability when needed
• Assign cleaning tasks, schedule daily operations, and ensure adherence to organisational cleaning procedures and standards
• Recruit, train, and supervise cleaning personnel.
• Motivate and lead the cleaning team to achieve performance targets and goals.
• Conduct performance evaluations, provide constructive feedback, and implement training programs for continuous improvement.
• Liaise with clients to understand their specific cleaning requirements and expectations.
• Provide regular updates on cleaning operations, address client concerns, and ensure client satisfaction.
• Manage budgets for cleaning supplies, equipment, and staffing.
• Customer Service focused be able to address guest complaints, special requests, and ensure a satisfying experience.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Able to prioritise effectively and demonstrate excellent time management skills.
• Ability to demonstrate strong personal integrity and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong leadership style with a focus on supporting and developing employees and colleagues.
• Taking responsibility for the area and proactive attitude toward problem-solving.
• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to meet customer or business needs.

About The Company

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 is 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.

Why Work for OCS

• Award-winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor's Best Companies to Work For 2025 - we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks : With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I - Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

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.