Job Description:

Assistant Cleaning Manager

Contract: Banking
Location: Gogar, Edinburgh - EH12 9BH
Hours of work: 40
Contract Type: Permanent

Our client, a leading provider of facilities services in the UK, is seeking an Assistant Cleaning Manager to oversee all aspects of cleaning operations across allocated sites, ensuring high standards through effective team management, cost control, and service delivery.

This is a mobile role primarily based in Gogarburn, with responsibility for supporting an additional 10 sites across the region from Edinburgh to Greenock.

The successful candidate will play a key role in leading and supporting cleaning teams, maintaining service excellence, and ensuring compliance with company procedures and client expectations. You will work closely with site teams and stakeholders to drive performance and uphold high operational standards across all locations.

In this position, you will also deputise for the Cluster Manager when required, contributing to the smooth and efficient running of the operation. This includes supporting financial control, workforce management, and ensuring all services meet contractual and regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support cleaning teams to deliver high service standards
• Manage day-to-day operations, including audits, stock control, and cleaning schedules
• Assist with recruitment, onboarding, and training of team members
• Drive team performance, engagement, and wellbeing
• Ensure compliance with company procedures, health & safety regulations, and client policies
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders
• Support budget control and complete basic financial administration
• Deputise for the Cluster Manager when required

Person Specification

• Previous experience within cleaning or housekeeping environments
• Proven experience managing teams
• Ability to maintain consistent service standards
• Health and Safety management experience (e.g. COSHH)
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Ability to work across multiple sites in a mobile role
• Full UK driving licence (company van provided)