Mobile cleaning Area Manager

IJ Facilities Management Ltd; Croydon; On-site; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company is seeking an experienced Area Cleaning Manager to oversee around 45 contracted stores in Croydon, England. You will manage a team of approximately 100 cleaning operatives, recruit and train staff, and ensure high standards of cleanliness. The role requires excellent people management and time management skills, along with knowledge of employment laws. The position offers a competitive salary, a company vehicle, and additional perks such as a phone and generous holiday allowance.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Phone

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Previous experience within the cleaning sector.
• Exceptional people management skills to lead and motivate teams.
• Organised with excellent time management and prioritising skills.
• Basic knowledge of employment laws.
• Experience in performance and quality audits.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting and training staff within the area.
• Managing general cleaning duties, including hands-on work.
• Conducting performance audits and producing regular reports.

Skills

People management

Time management

Cleaning sector experience

Basic employment law knowledge

Job description

Area Manager

OVERVIEW

I.J Cleaning Services are recruiting for an experienced Area Cleaning Manager, reporting directly to the Operations Manager. You will oversee an area of approximately 45 contracted stores based across the area. We are looking for either an experienced Area Manager / Multi Site Manager with a background in retail cleaning, who is used to managing an area of at least 40 sites with around 100 cleaning operatives.

Hours of work will mainly be Monday - Saturday between the hours of around 06:00 - 15:00 - however, flexibility is required to fit in with the needs of the business, with some weekend and evening work.

DUTIES WILL INCLUDE

• Recruitment within the area including training
• Managing general cleaning duties (this is a hands on role so part of your day may need to be spent cleaning)
• Due to the volume of sites and direct reports you will need to have excellent time management skills coupled with the ability to converse at all levels

THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE

• Previous experience within the cleaning sector
• Exceptional people management skills to be able to lead, motivate and develop your teams
• Organised with excellent time management and the ability to prioritise (role based on the road around sites)
• Basic knowledge of employment laws
• Experience carrying out performance and quality audits, producing regular reports and being up to date with current H & S legislation
• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle and fuel card provided as part of the package)

This position offers a competitive salary plus a company vehicle, fuel card, phone and 20 days holiday plus bank holidays per year.