Area Cleaning Manager

Thorn Baker is working in collaboration with an established facilities management company to source a Cleaning Area Manager for support with a high-end retail contract across Merseyside, Liverpool, Widnes, and Warrington. If you are an experienced cleaning manager, ideally with experience managing retail contracts and looking to reduce the number of sites you are overseeing, please read and apply.

We have placed a number of managers in their new roles with this company, and they are thoroughly enjoying their new position!

The role offers:

• Up to £35k Per Annum
• A company car or van
• Fuel Card
• Work-life balance with a realistic expectation of managing 15 sites within one region
• Pension contribution
• Progression structure
• Flexible working

The objective of the Area Manager is as follows:

• Ensure that the services/contracts under the Area Manager's control achieve budgeted profit levels set by the board directors
• Ensure that all operations are carried out in line with board policies and procedures
• Train all staff and carry out an induction training program before commencement with the company
• Ensure that a quality service is provided to clients by implementing stringent procedures and employing well-trained, professional, and motivated personnel
• Conduct regular visits to carry out cleaning inspections and support the team with any issues

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for the Health & Safety of all personnel within the Area Manager's span of control, ensuring the company's Health & Safety policy is implemented and adhered to at all times
• Responsible for ensuring Health & Safety considerations are taken into account by completing a Risk Assessment when preparing one-off quotations
• Responsible for ensuring that the equipment used at each location is regularly checked to ensure it is in line with the Electricity at Work Act
• Plan the allocation of tasks and responsibilities for personnel within their site
• Delegate tasks and responsibilities effectively with strong management skills and coaching
• Ensure staff are properly briefed and understand all SLAs
• Ensure key roles within the Area are covered, including all staffing levels
• Visit sites on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to build a strong rapport with the client on-site (visits will be expected to be up to half a day per site)
• Ensure administrative paperwork for the services/contracts is maintained
• Ensure all timesheets for the works carried out are checked and signed off before being submitted to your line manager for final approval
• Ensure that the Site Diary forms are signed off by the client every month
• Conduct and complete monthly audits

Our client has created this opportunity to support the delivery of quality service and contract cleaning across the whole contract. They have developed these positions to ensure there are realistic expectations around the role and the ability to develop strong relationships while having the time to deliver an exceptional cleaning service.

If you are an experienced cleaning manager, please apply via the link. They are looking to hold interviews as soon as possible, and the process will be two stages over the next two weeks.