Auckland Area Manager - On-Site Cleaning Ops (Vehicle)

Total Group; Auckland; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Job summary

Total Group in Auckland is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning sites. You will lead on-site teams, coach staff, and ensure consistent service delivery across multiple locations.

You will spend substantial time on-site, including evenings, to manage performance, safety, and client expectations while working with an experienced operations team to keep sites running smoothly.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing operational teams, ideally across multiple locations.
• Confidence managing staff performance and resolving workplace challenges.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Practical, solutions-focused approach and good attention to detail.
• Clear communication, good listening skills and sound judgement.
• Flexibility to work regular evenings as part of your working week.
• A full, clean New Zealand driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Leading, coaching and supporting cleaning teams across multiple sites.
• Being regularly present onsite, including evenings when most of our cleaning services are delivered.
• Monitoring cleaning standards and ensuring issues are identified and resolved.
• Managing labour budgets, quality inspections and operational compliance.
• Taking ownership of operational challenges and following through on solutions.
• Building professional relationships with clients and ensuring service expectations are met.

Skills

Operational team management

Staff performance management

Multisite leadership

Strong communication

Problem solving

Job description

Total Group in Auckland is seeking an Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning sites. You will lead on-site teams, coach staff, and ensure consistent service delivery across multiple locations.

You will spend substantial time on-site, including evenings, to manage performance, safety, and client expectations while working with an experienced operations team to keep sites running smoothly.