Site Manager

TC Facilities Management; Methley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management provider in Wakefield is seeking a Site Manager to oversee soft services at a distribution centre. The role involves managing a large cleaning team, ensuring compliance with standards, and delivering high-quality service to clients. The ideal candidate has experience in facilities management, strong leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary between £38,000 and £40,000 offered.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Recognized achievements

Qualifications

• Experience in soft services/FM/cleaning operations.
• Operational management experience, preferably in distribution.
• Strong communication skills to build customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Manage janitorial/cleaning team and ensure performance.
• Deliver FM services aligned with SLAs and KPIs.
• Monitor compliance, Health & Safety, and COSHH requirements.
• Lead recruitment, coaching, and development of team members.
• Respond promptly to operational issues and emergencies.

Skills

Experience managing large teams

Strong knowledge of operational cleaning standards

Confident communicator

Data-driven approach to KPIs

Resilient and adaptable

Job description

Site Manager - Facilities Management / Soft Services

Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire
Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 per annum
Hours: 40 per week, 5 out of 7 days (including weekends/evenings)
Contract: Permanent

The Opportunity

We are recruiting a Site Manager to oversee soft services facilities management at a busy distribution centre in Wakefield. This is a hands‑on leadership role, responsible for delivering high standards of cleanliness, safety and customer service while managing a large operational team.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and lead a large janitorial / cleaning team ensuring high performance, training and development.
• Deliver FM services in line with SLAs, KPIs and budget expectations.
• Build strong working relationships with the onsite customer and service partners.
• Monitor compliance, audits, Health & Safety and COSHH requirements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive efficiency and performance.
• Recruit, coach and manage team members, including performance and conduct matters.
• Respond to operational issues and emergencies promptly and professionally.

About You

• Experience managing large teams within soft services/FM/cleaning operations (distribution centre experience advantageous).
• Strong knowledge of operational cleaning standards, compliance and safety procedures.
• Confident communicator able to build effective customer relationships.
• Data‑driven approach to KPIs and service delivery.
• Resilient, proactive and adaptable in a fast‑paced environment.

Why Join Us?

• Work for a long‑established and growing FM provider within the top 2% of the UK cleaning sector.
• Excellent opportunity to develop leadership skills and progress your career.
• Be recognised for your achievements and make a real impact