Mobile Cleaning Operations Lead

Distinct Group; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct Group is a specialist cleaning and facilities management provider serving luxury retail and corporate offices across the UK. The Mobile Cleaning Team Manager leads eight operatives across multiple sites, combining field leadership with office planning to deliver deep cleans, carpet, hard floor, and window cleaning to demanding clients.

You will plan rotas, manage budgets and materials, coordinate subcontractors, and act as the main client contact for the mobile team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operational teams, ideally within a mobile or specialist cleaning environment.
• Carpet specialist and hard floor cleaning techniques and window cleaning operations.
• Experience planning and managing daily team schedules across multiple sites.
• Experience quoting and pricing works, and comfort with the commercial paperwork that follows.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with direct client-facing experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead eight team members: two supervisors and six mobile cleaning operatives, including carpet and window cleaning specialists.
• Plan and publish rotas, manage absence and leave, and arrange cover for scheduled work.
• Carry out one-to-ones and performance reviews, addressing conduct or performance concerns early with support from the Operations Manager.
• Provide hands-on support on site when demand is high or a job needs extra help.
• Maintain safety, site access and accurate records including RAMS and COSHH assessments.

Skills

Team leadership

Operational planning

Client-facing

Budget control

MS Office

Tools

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Job description

Distinct Group is a specialist cleaning and facilities management provider serving luxury retail and corporate offices across the UK. The Mobile Cleaning Team Manager leads eight operatives across multiple sites, combining field leadership with office planning to deliver deep cleans, carpet, hard floor, and window cleaning to demanding clients.

You will plan rotas, manage budgets and materials, coordinate subcontractors, and act as the main client contact for the mobile team.