1,758 Cleaning Manager jobs in the United Kingdom

• Develop and implement comprehensive cleaning policies and procedures.
• Manage and lead remote cleaning teams, including supervisors and operatives.
• Oversee staff scheduling, training, and performance.
• Ensure adherence to stringent hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Manage budgets for cleaning supplies, equipment, and services.
• Conduct regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Respond to and resolve cleaning-related issues efficiently.
• Source and manage contracts with external cleaning service providers if necessary.
• Implement best practices and drive continuous improvement in cleaning operations.

• Proven experience in facilities cleaning management or a similar supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of cleaning techniques, equipment, and supplies.
• Knowledge of health, safety, and environmental regulations in cleaning operations.
• Excellent leadership, team management, and communication skills.
• Proficiency in facilities management software.
• Ability to manage multiple sites and dispersed teams remotely.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.
• Relevant industry certifications are a plus.

• Develop, implement, and enforce comprehensive cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain optimal hygiene levels across all facilities.
• Lead, train, and manage a team of cleaning operatives, including performance management, scheduling, and motivation.
• Conduct regular site inspections to ensure cleaning quality, identify areas for improvement, and address any deficiencies promptly.
• Manage inventory and procurement of cleaning supplies, equipment, and chemicals, ensuring cost-effectiveness and compliance with safety regulations.
• Develop and maintain health and safety protocols related to cleaning operations, including COSHH assessments and risk management.
• Liaise with building management, facility managers, and clients to understand specific cleaning requirements and address concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and industry standards for cleaning and facilities management.
• Monitor cleaning performance metrics and generate regular reports on operational efficiency and quality.
• Implement sustainable cleaning practices and promote environmental responsibility.
• Manage the maintenance and upkeep of cleaning equipment, ensuring it is in good working order.
• Investigate and resolve any cleaning-related issues or complaints efficiently.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of departmental budgets.

• Proven experience (minimum 5 years) as a Cleaning Manager or in a senior supervisory role within the facilities management or cleaning services industry.
• Demonstrable experience in managing cleaning teams and operations for large-scale facilities.
• Strong knowledge of cleaning techniques, equipment, chemicals, and health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH).
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using facilities management software and standard office applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities, with a keen eye for detail.
• Ability to conduct effective training and performance reviews.
• A valid UK driving license may be required for site visits.
• Experience in budgeting and resource management.
• Relevant certifications in facilities management or cleaning industry standards are highly desirable.

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

We are currently recruiting for Rail Depot Manager (Cleaning) to join our passionate and driven team based at our client's site. This role will involve travelling between and working across two depots Longsight, Manchester and Edge Hill Liverpool.

Monday to Friday Nights, Weekends according to business needs, 21:00- 05:00

As this role requires travel a driving licence will be required.

Key responsibilities:

• Accountability for all financial overtime and stock control within your location.
• Working collaboratively with all employees in your location and across OCS where applicable, you will be a champion for change; implementing new policies and processes and be an advocate of new ways of working, influencing employees, to ensure buy-in.
• Leading the effective operational delivery and facilitation of all services within your location.
• Liaise closely with the Supervisors, Team Leaders and your employees to ensure common service delivery standards and collaborative working are met.
• Working closely with Senior Operations Manager you will review and implement new initiatives, legislation, and other changes both internal and external.
• Authorise expenditure as agreed by the Account Director.
• You will ensure that budgets and expenditure for your location is robustly monitored through regular reviews stock spot checks.
• You will provide regular reports (Daily Report / Equipment /Night Report / Cabin Trackers / Additional Work / Overtime / Stock / Training Records) regarding the Operation to the Senior Operations Manager.
• Interface with the clients, service providers and stakeholders, to ensure the expectations are being met and any additional services can be supported.
• Lead, own and be responsible for liaison with supervisors and teams in your location to enable them to supply the required staffing, that ensures fulfilment of contract and service requirements.

The ideal candidate will have:

• Right to work in the UK
• A proven track record in cleaning service delivery. As this involve train presentation experience in the same sector or Retail (high standard clean environments) would be a good fit.
• Experience of implementing, reviewing, and achieving the standard for safety, quality, time and cost.
• Demonstrable experience of managing a team.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to operate and build credibility with employees
• Excellent diplomacy skills combined with the confidence and resilience to handle potential conflict situations.
• A willingness to travel to sites across the contract region at short notice.
• Good IT skills including use of Word, Excel and Outlook and Internet Explorer
• Organisation skills for meeting deadlines and supporting others to do same
• Recognised Health and Safety qualifications e.g. IOSH

Due to the working environment, you will be required to complete a track safety awareness course and drug and alcohol screening prior to starting in this role.

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• Supervising and coordinating the activities of cleaning staff to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Developing and implementing comprehensive cleaning plans and schedules tailored to client requirements.
• Conducting regular quality checks and site inspections to ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Managing staff performance, including recruitment, training, motivation, and disciplinary actions.
• Maintaining accurate records of staff hours, cleaning supplies, and equipment usage.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations, including COSHH and risk assessments.
• Procuring and managing inventory of cleaning chemicals, equipment, and supplies.
• Responding promptly to client queries and resolving any issues or complaints effectively.
• Liaising with building management and clients to foster positive working relationships.
• Identifying opportunities for service improvement and operational efficiencies.
• Promoting a positive and safe working environment for the cleaning team.