RF-2606-52 - Cleaning Manager

Mount Charles; Belfast; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ annual leave (pro rata)

1/2 times salary Life Assurance

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Financial Education Advisory Service

Leadership and Development Academy

Company Events

Job summary

Mount Charles is seeking an Industrial Manager in Belfast to oversee industrial cleaning services across multiple sites including transport hubs and healthcare. The successful candidate will manage service delivery, ensure regulatory compliance, and lead waste management efforts.

The role requires significant experience in industrial cleaning and facilities management. The position offers various rewards including annual leave, life assurance, and a company pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Significant experience in industrial cleaning or facilities management.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and large teams.
• Basic statutory training for safety and communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee industrial cleaning services across client sites.
• Manage waste management activities and compliance.
• Lead cleaning and waste teams across multiple locations.
• Conduct risk assessments and maintain compliance records.

Skills

Industrial cleaning experience

Knowledge of waste management practices

Health & safety standards knowledge

Management of large teams

Strong communication skills

Job description

Overview

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. We are a customer‑focused and family‑oriented business that believes people are our greatest asset.

Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for an Industrial Manager to join our team covering a Multi‑site in the Belfast area. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week
• Monday – Friday
• 6am – 2pm

Rewards

• 25 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• 1/2 times salary Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Leadership and Development academy
• Company Events

The Role

• Oversee industrial cleaning services across multiple client sites (e.g., transport hubs, manufacturing, healthcare).
• Manage specialist cleaning programmes (deep cleans, hazardous cleaning, high‑risk environments).
• Ensure consistent service delivery aligned to Mount Charles KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead all waste management activities including segregation, recycling, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and duty of care requirements.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with Mount Charles’ commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and improve recycling performance.
• Ensure full adherence to HSE legislation, COSHH, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Maintain documentation including waste transfer notes and compliance records.
• Promote a strong safety‑first culture across all teams.
• Act as a key contact for clients, ensuring high service standards and satisfaction.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts and continuous improvement of existing ones.
• Monitor performance across sites and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead, develop, and manage cleaning and waste teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet 24/7 operational demands.

The Person

• Significant experience in industrial cleaning or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of waste management practices and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing multi‑site operations and large teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards (COSHH, risk assessments, etc.).
• Proven ability to work in fast‑paced, service‑driven environments.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customer on a day‑to‑day basis.

Equal Opportunity

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.