Industrial Cleaning Site Manager - Manchester

14Forty; Manchester; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the facilities management sector is seeking an experienced Industrial Cleaning Site Manager in Manchester. The role involves overseeing cleaning operations, ensuring high service standards, and maintaining compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in industrial cleaning, strong leadership skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively. Join a company that values diversity and fosters a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role with industrial cleaning knowledge.
• Strong understanding of HSE practices and labour planning.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily cleaning operations and labour planning.
• Ensure high service standards and conduct regular quality reviews.
• Manage team performance, training, and recruitment.

Skills

Communication

Organisational Skills

Leadership

Education

IOSH Managing Safely Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

CAFM Systems

Job description

Industrial Cleaning Site Manager - Manchester

Up to £20.44 per hour (DOE)

We are seeking an experienced Industrial Cleaning Site Manager to lead our industrial cleaning operations in Manchester, ensuring exceptional service delivery, team leadership, and compliance with health and safety standards.

At 14forty, we’re here to make workplaces better, cultivating working environments that energise, inspire and attract talent across all sectors. Our ‘people and planet first’ approach prioritises the aspects of FM that make the biggest operational impact, affording businesses more time to focus on what truly matters.

Key Responsibilities include:

• Oversee daily cleaning operations and labour planning
• Ensure high service standards and conduct regular quality reviews
• Monitor labour costs and identify efficiency opportunities
• Manage team performance, training, and recruitment
• Build strong relationships with operational teams and support functions
• Maintain compliance with all HSE and company procedures
• Support continuous improvement and identify service growth opportunities

About you:

• Proven experience in a similar role with industrial cleaning knowledge is essential
• Understanding of PPM and reactive works
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office, with advanced knowledge of Excel essential
• Confident working under pressure and managing multiple priorities
• Strong understanding of HSE practices and labour planning

Desirable:

• Experience in food manufacturing or FM environments
• IOSH Managing Safely certification
• Knowledge of CAFM systems such as Topdesk

For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: https://14forty.co.uk/people/careers/

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!