Job Description:

Area Cleaning Manager £15.38 per hour | Temp to Perm | South West

Monday - Friday between 09:00-21:00 40 hours per week 

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for your next opportunity? Do you have experience managing multiple cleaning sites and building strong relationships with clients and teams?

We are currently recruiting for an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a multi-site key account across the South West, with the opportunity to move into a permanent Contract Manager position.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning international provider of commercial cleaning, security and integrated soft services, working with some of the UK's leading facilities management organisations.

Following recognition as Best Company to Work For at the European Cleaning & Hygiene Awards 2025, the business continues to invest in its people and grow its operations.

The RoleAs an Area Cleaning Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day management and performance of multiple cleaning sites across your region.

You will lead from the front, ensuring high cleaning standards, excellent client relationships and well-supported teams across the account.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Managing multiple cleaning sites across the South West.
  
  
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
  
  
• Planning and implementing regular site visits to monitor cleaning standards and client satisfaction.
  
  
• Managing recruitment, induction, onboarding and training of cleaning staff.
  
  
• Conducting regular site audits and ensuring compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
  
  
• Ensuring client queries and complaints are dealt with promptly and effectively.
  
  
• Ensuring adequate cleaning supplies, equipment and resources are available across all sites.
  
  
• Managing disciplinary and grievance matters in line with company policies and procedures.

You will ideally have:

• Previous experience managing commercial cleaning contracts/accounts – essential.
  
  
• Experience managing multiple sites and teams.
  
  
• Experience with recruitment, onboarding, training and staff development.
  
  
• Strong client liaison and relationship management skills.
  
  
• Experience with audits, quality standards and Health & Safety.
  
  
• A motivated and supportive management style.
  
  
• A genuine passion for people and delivering excellent service.
  
  
• A full, clean UK driving licence. - essential 
  
  
• Flexibility to manage your time Monday to Friday across shifts between 6am and 9pm.
  
  

Temp-to-Perm Opportunity

• £15.38 per hour during the temporary period.
  
  
• Permanent salary of £30,000 – £32,000.
  
  
• Company car or car allowance.
  
  
• Bonus scheme.
  
  
• 35 days' holiday, including Bank Holidays.
  
  
• Monday to Friday working.
  
  
• The opportunity to progress within an award-winning, growing organisation.
  
  
• Full support, training and development.
   
  
  

As an Area Cleaning Manager, you’ll play an important role in championing our culture, supporting innovation and social mobility initiatives, and contributing towards the company’s ambition of becoming Carbon Neutral by 2030.

If you’re an experienced Cleaning Manager ready for your next challenge and want to join an organisation that genuinely invests in its people, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and take the next step in your cleaning management career.