What Cleaning Manager Jobs are in the United Kingdom?

Job ref: RF-

Location: Belfast - Radius Industrial

Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Salary: £38,000

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves:

Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for an Industrial Manager to join our team covering a Multi-site in the Belfast area. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company.

Working Pattern:

• 40 hours per week
• Monday - Friday
• 6am - 2pm

• 25 days' annual leave (pro rata)
• 1/2 times salary Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Leadership and Development academy
• Company Events

• Oversee industrial cleaning services across multiple client sites (e.g., transport hubs, manufacturing, healthcare).
• Manage specialist cleaning programmes (deep cleans, hazardous cleaning, high-risk environments).
• Ensure consistent service delivery aligned to Mount Charles KPIs and SLAs.
• Lead all waste management activities including segregation, recycling, and disposal.
• Ensure compliance with environmental regulations and duty of care requirements.
• Drive sustainability initiatives in line with Mount Charles' commitment to environmentally responsible operations.
• Identify waste reduction opportunities and improve recycling performance.
• Ensure full adherence to HSE legislation, COSHH, and environmental regulations.
• Conduct risk assessments, audits, and site inspections.
• Maintain documentation including waste transfer notes and compliance records.
• Promote a strong safety-first culture across all teams.
• Act as a key contact for clients, ensuring high service standards and satisfaction.
• Support mobilisation of new contracts and continuous improvement of existing ones.
• Monitor performance across sites and implement corrective actions where required.
• Lead, develop, and manage cleaning and waste teams across multiple locations.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Ensure appropriate staffing levels to meet 24/7 operational demands

• Significant experience in industrial cleaning or facilities management.
• Strong knowledge of waste management practices and environmental compliance.
• Experience managing multi-site operations and large teams.
• Knowledge of health & safety standards (COSHH, risk assessments, etc.).
• Proven ability to work in fast-paced, service-driven environments.
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work, instructions and communicating with customer on a day-today basis.

WHJS1_NI

New Permanent Opportunity - Area Cleaning Manager - Derbyshire, Lincolnshire & East Coast - Up to £38,000 + Company Car

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager or Area Cleaning Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a diverse retail portfolio? Do you have experience managing multiple cleaning contracts and enjoy leading teams across a large geographical area? Would you like to work for a supportive, growing business that values its people and offers genuine career development opportunities?

We are recruiting for an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of 28 retail cleaning contracts across Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Coast. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading operational teams, and driving consistently high service standards.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will have full responsibility for service delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance across a varied portfolio of retail contracts.

About the Company

This is a well-established and growing cleaning and facilities management business with an excellent reputation for delivering exceptional service to customers nationwide. The company prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where employees are valued, developed, and given the tools they need to succeed. I have worked with this company for a number of years and successfully placed a number of managers and cleaners who are doing fantastically. 

Due to continued growth and the successful acquisition of new contracts, they are now looking to strengthen their management team with the appointment of an Area Cleaning Manager covering Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Coast.

What's in it for you?

• Basic salary of up to £38,000

• Company car

• Managing a portfolio of 28 retail cleaning contracts

• Coverage across Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, and the East Coast

• Supportive and approachable senior management team

• Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business

• Autonomy to manage your own portfolio and make a real impact

• Company-provided equipment and ongoing operational support

Your Role

• Full responsibility for contract performance, ensuring SLA and KPI targets are consistently achieved

• Building and maintaining strong client relationships across your portfolio

• Managing cleaning teams and supervisors to ensure exceptional service delivery

• Conducting regular site visits, audits, and quality inspections

• Recruiting, training, developing, and retaining cleaning operatives

• Managing labour budgets, rotas, and operational performance

• Handling client queries and resolving issues promptly and professionally

• Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements

• Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts as the business continues to grow

• Working closely with senior management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

About You

• Previous experience managing multiple cleaning contracts within a commercial or retail environment

• Strong leadership and people management skills

• Excellent client relationship management experience

• Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a geographically spread portfolio

• Strong understanding of service delivery, KPIs, and operational performance

• Full UK driving licence

• Ideally based within the Derbyshire, Lincolnshire, or East Coast region to effectively manage the portfolio

• Passion for delivering high standards and developing successful teams

Location

Derbyshire, Lincolnshire & East Coast

Applicants should ideally be based within the region due to the nature of the role and the requirement for regular travel between sites.

If you're looking for your next challenge with a growing organisation that values quality service, strong client relationships, and employee development, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV.

TE1

Position: Regional Cleaning Manager

Salary: £40,000.00 per annum

Included: Company car & Fuel Card

Location: Covering sites across South East England

Hours: 40 hours per week

Shifts: Monday – Friday

Please note, this role requires regional travel regularly for site visits, please only apply if you are comfortable with 2-3 days per week on the road to manage mobile teams.

Our client, a facilities provider, are looking to recruit a Regional Cleaning Manager to be responsible for window cleaning operations throughout the South of England. Majority of these sites are smaller sites but there are some larger premises too in the portfolio.

Job Responsibilities

• The Regional Cleaning Manager will be responsible for the management of window cleaners and high level cleaners.
• The Regional Cleaning Manager will ensure that KPI’s and Weekly Checks are delivered to defined standards and corrective action is taken as required.
• Ensuring effective management of rotas and cleaning schedules throughout a large portfolio, ensuring that operatives attend all portfolio sites in a timely period, ensuring high level cleaning is completed to the desired client standard.
• This role will manage circa 10-12 staff, including 8-10 window cleaning operatives and 2 supervisors.
• To ensure the effective management of high level cleaning contracts, window cleaning and interior and exterior cleans of commercial retail buildings.
• This successful candidate will predominately be responsible for managing client relationships, ensuring cleaning standards are met, with frequent audits undertaken.
• To recruit and effectively train all Cleaning staff in the Area to ensure that other colleagues are recruited and trained in line with the recruitment process.
• To manage the area and site costs within budget and ensure the requirements of Health & Safety are followed.
• Develop / maintain strong relationships with clients through regular contact
• Carry out weekly and monthly cleaning audits
• Manage any HR issues

Candidate’s background & experience: -

• Multi-site Cleaning management experience
• High level cleaning exposure would be preferred, but someone with a cleaning multi-site background would be ideal.
• Team player
• Good communicator
• Results driven
• Proficient in IT in the use of Excel, Word & Email

The role is full time, permanent and 40 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7, predominantly working Monday to Friday, with weekends off.

Candidates need to be used to working in a fast-paced environment and for a demanding client and need to be prepared to be hands-on where required.

Candidates must have a full and valid driving licence and be prepared to travel daily.

Interested candidates should forward their CV in strictest confidence to Andrew Bridges  @ PDA Search & Selection Limited .

Area Cleaning Manager

East of Scotland (Mobile Role)
Company Car Provided

FMSS Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established facilities management business to recruit an experienced Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts across the East of Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor or Area Manager looking to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of contracts while building strong relationships with both clients and operational teams.

Based remotely, you'll spend the majority of your time visiting client sites across the East of Scotland, with occasional travel to the company's Glasgow office when required.

The Role

As Area Cleaning Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of multiple cleaning contracts, ensuring high standards of service delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance across your portfolio.

You'll lead and support cleaning teams, carry out regular site audits, recruit and onboard new staff, and work closely with clients to ensure contractual standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts across the East of Scotland.
• Lead, motivate, and support cleaning teams across multiple sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits.
• Carry out quality audits and site inspections to ensure high service standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety procedures, and client requirements.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries or service issues promptly.
• Manage staffing levels, holiday cover, and absence across contracts.
• Complete reports, audits, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience managing cleaning contracts within the facilities management or commercial cleaning sector.

You'll be a confident leader who enjoys building relationships, supporting teams, and delivering excellent customer service.

Ideally you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Area Cleaning Manager, Cleaning Manager, Area Supervisor, or Contract Manager.
• Experience managing multiple commercial cleaning contracts.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience carrying out quality audits and site inspections.
• Previous recruitment, onboarding, and training experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Company car.
• Mobile role covering the East of Scotland.
• Home-based working with regular client site visits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing facilities management business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing FM business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Maxine at FMSS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage cleaning operations across a portfolio of sites, ensuring all contractual requirements are met.
• Maintain and improve cleaning standards, ensuring services are delivered in line with client specifications and company procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning requests are completed efficiently and in accordance with agreed service levels.
• Conduct regular site audits and inspections, ensuring audit scores consistently meet or exceed targets.
• Drive operational performance through innovation, best practice, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure all staff training is completed, compliant, and up to date.

Health, Safety & Compliance:

• Ensure full compliance with all health, safety, and environmental legislation.
• Promote a strong behavioural safety culture through regular site inspections, observations, and engagement initiatives.
• Ensure all employees have the appropriate PPE and training to carry out their duties safely.
• Investigate and report accidents, incidents, and near misses in line with company and client requirements.
• Maintain accurate compliance records and support internal and external audits.

Client Relationship Management:

• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Attend client meetings and deliver monthly performance reviews and reports.
• Proactively seek client feedback and implement action plans to drive service improvements.
• Support client retention through the delivery of exceptional service standards.
• Identify opportunities for service enhancements and business growth.

People Management:

• Lead, coach, and develop Cleaning Supervisors and Cleaning Operatives.
• Conduct regular one‑to‑one meetings, performance reviews, and development discussions.
• Drive employee engagement and implement initiatives to improve team morale and retention.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, and workforce planning activities.
• Ensure all HR processes are completed in line with company policies and procedures.
• Deliver team briefings and promote a collaborative, one‑team culture.

Financial Management:

• Manage budgets and monitor financial performance across the contract.
• Participate in monthly financial reviews and implement actions to improve performance.
• Monitor labour productivity and resource planning to ensure efficient service delivery.
• Manage stock control, asset management, and cost‑saving initiatives.
• Support the delivery of budget targets through effective cost control and operational efficiencies.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in Cleaning Management, Facilities Management, or similar operational leadership role.
• Strong leadership skills with experience managing and developing teams.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Experience managing client relationships within a service‑led environment.
• Strong understanding of cleaning operations, compliance, and service delivery standards.
• Knowledge of the sector.

Career Level: Experienced (Non‑Managerial).

Shift Pattern

Mon-Sat 06:00-12:00

We’re recruiting for a Cleaning Manager to join our passionate and driven Cleaning team.

• Oversee and assist with the cleaning of floors, communal areas, stairwells, and washrooms (plus other ad hoc areas).
• Manage staff rotas, holiday requests, site audits, and recruit new employees as required.
• Identify training needs on-site, conduct the training where possible, and keep appropriate records of training completed on-site.
• Take part in investigations such as personal accidents or potential disciplinary investigations.
• Monitor cleaning products on-site, maintain stock levels, and submit orders as required in line with agreed site budgets.

• You must have right to work in the UK.
• Previous experience as a Manager or Supervisor in cleaning or a similar field is desirable.
• Experience in staffing, rotas, training, and basic HR compliance.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritise as well as being flexible with working hours and days.

OCS is a leading facilities management company with a team of 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We value our employees and offer digital learning through the OCS Academy, access to discounts and wellbeing resources via the Hapi app, professional growth opportunities, and flexible pay options such as the Wagestream App (contract specific).

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company delivering innovative services across hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

In-Store Cleaning Manager – Penrith, Cumbria, United Kingdom

Location: Sainsbury's Penrith

Pay Rate: £14.21 per hour

Overtime Rate: will be confirmed during interview

Hours: 33 hours over 5 days

• Sunday 05:00‑12:00
• Monday 04:00‑11:00
• Tuesday 04:00‑11:00
• Wednesday (no schedule listed)
• Thursday 04:00‑11:30
• Friday – Day off
• Saturday – Day off

Managing to keep it Clean!

Do you enjoy supervising teams? Do you get a buzz out of delivering a great cleaning service in a retail environment? If so, read on…

We’re looking to recruit an In-Store Cleaning Manager. You’ll be supervising the team responsible for delivering a high‑quality cleaning service to Sainsbury’s store, while also carrying out some cleaning tasks yourself.

You’ll support with recruiting and training your cleaning team, planning their rotas and work patterns, and completing their timesheets so they get paid correctly.

You will need to have a degree of flexibility in working times to meet business needs.

Health & Safety is our No.1 priority, so you’ll be on top of monitoring and managing this – not just for yourself, but for all others on site. That might sound a bit daunting, but we’ll provide you with all the equipment and support you need.

To be successful in this role you’ll be an experienced team manager who enjoys working in a fast‑paced retail environment, with experience of cleaning. In previous roles you’ll have been responsible for stock management and time recording, as well as dealing with employee relations matters such as investigations, disciplinaries and performance management.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity – apply today by clicking the ‘apply’ button.

Requisition ID:

Job Description
Soft FM Cleaning Manager

Location: Helensburgh
Salary: £34,000

We're looking for an experienced Soft FM Cleaning Manager to lead the day-to-day delivery of high-quality facilities services on site. This is a varied, hands-on role with responsibility for both self-delivered services and third-party contractors, ensuring an exceptional experience for clients and customers at all times.

Th.

ZIPC1_UKTJ