Environmental Services Manager - Cleaning & Hygiene Leader

Placements24; Queenstown; On-site; NZD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Professional development

Leadership role

Supportive work environment

Modern equipment and resources

Job summary

Placements24 seeks an experienced Environmental Services Manager to lead cleanliness, sanitation, and waste management across Queenstown facilities. The role emphasizes safe, compliant operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

You will develop strategies for cleaning, disinfection, pest control, and waste disposal, while mentoring staff and ensuring budget adherence. Strong knowledge of health and safety standards is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Environmental Health, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field.
• 5–7 years in environmental services, facilities management, or similar.
• Proven leadership and team management experience.
• Extensive knowledge of cleaning, sanitation, waste management, pest control, and regs.
• Strong health, safety, and environmental regulatory understanding.
• Budget management and resource allocation skills.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage environmental services programs across cleaning, sanitation, and waste management.
• Supervise, train, and evaluate environmental services staff.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations and standards.
• Manage the budget for environmental services and resources.
• Oversee procurement and inventory of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Conduct inspections and audits to assess service quality and identify improvements.
• Prepare and implement emergency response plans for incidents.
• Collaborate with departments to minimize operational disruptions.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and regulatory changes.
• Foster a culture of safety, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Team management

Environmental compliance

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Health, Public Administration, Business Management, or related field

Tools

Reporting software

Job description

Placements24 seeks an experienced Environmental Services Manager to lead cleanliness, sanitation, and waste management across Queenstown facilities. The role emphasizes safe, compliant operations, team leadership, and continuous improvement in service delivery.

You will develop strategies for cleaning, disinfection, pest control, and waste disposal, while mentoring staff and ensuring budget adherence. Strong knowledge of health and safety standards is essential.