Senior Cleaning Manager

Manchester Arndale; Livingston; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A facilities management company in Livingston is seeking a Senior Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations, manage staff rotas, and ensure high-quality service delivery. Candidates should have management or supervisory experience in cleaning, excellent customer service skills, and the ability to work flexibly. This role offers opportunities for professional development and career progression in an inclusive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manager or Supervisor in cleaning or a similar field is desirable.
• Excellent customer service skills are essential.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist with the cleaning of various areas.
• Manage staff rotas and recruitment.
• Monitor training needs and conduct training.

Skills

Staff management

Customer service

Flexibility in hours

Job description

Overview

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.

Role

We’re recruiting for a Senior Cleaning Manager to join our passionate and driven Cleaning team. This role is predominantly Monday to Friday but will require flexibility to work over weekends as needed. You’ll oversee all cleaning and associated duties carried out by all those that you are responsible supervising.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and assisting with the cleaning of the floors, communal areas, stairwells, and washrooms (plus other ad hoc areas).
• Managing staff rotas, holiday requests, site audits and recruiting new employees where required.
• Identify any training needs on-site, conduct the training where possible and keep appropriate records of training completed on-site.
• Involvement with investigation matters such as personal accidents or potential disciplinary investigations.
• Responsibility for monitoring cleaning products on-site, maintaining stock levels and submitting orders as required in line with agreed site budgets.

Qualifications

• You must have right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience as a Manager or Supervisor in cleaning or a similar field is desirable
• Experience in staffing, rotas, training, and basic HR compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Able to work to deadlines and prioritise as well as being flexible with working hours and days.

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunity

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.