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Area Cleaning Manager

£35k - £37k per annum
Full-time

New Permanent Opportunity - Area Cleaning Manager - Manchester City Centre - £35,000

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager or Area Cleaning Manager looking for a role where quality is valued over quantity? Do you have too many sites and looking too reduce this? Would you like to work for a genuinely supportive, family-run business with excellent staff retention, strong values, and a reputation for looking after its people?

We are recruiting for an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of just four large, prestigious contracts across Manchester City Centre. This opportunity has arisen due to continued growth within the business.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will have full responsibility for service delivery, client relationships, and team management across a small portfolio of high-profile sites, allowing you to focus on delivering exceptional standards rather than managing an excessive number of contracts.

About the Company

This is a well-established, family-run business that has built an excellent reputation within the cleaning and facilities management sector. Unlike many larger organisations, they pride themselves on maintaining a close-knit culture where employees are genuinely valued and supported.

The business has experienced steady, sustainable growth while retaining the family values that have made it successful. Staff turnover is exceptionally low, and many employees have enjoyed long and successful careers within the company.

Due to continued expansion and the successful acquisition of new contracts, they are now looking to strengthen their management team with the appointment of an Area Cleaning Manager.

What's in it for you?

Basic salary of £35,000 + car

Managing just four large, high-profile contracts

Manchester City Centre-based portfolio

Work for a family-run business with excellent values and culture

Low staff turnover and supportive leadership team

Genuine career development opportunities

Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation

Company-provided equipment and support to perform your role effectively

Your Role

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

Building and maintaining strong client relationships across the portfolio

Managing cleaning teams and supervisors to ensure high standards of service delivery

Conducting regular site visits and quality audits

Recruitment, training, development, and retention of cleaning operatives

Managing labour budgets, timesheets, 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 service improvement

About You

Previous experience managing cleaning contracts within a commercial environment

Strong people management and leadership skills

Excellent client relationship management experience

Organised, proactive, and able to work independently

Strong understanding of service delivery, KPIs, and operational performance

Full UK driving licence

Passion for delivering high standards and developing teams

Location

Manchester City Centre

If you are looking to join a fantastic family-run organisation where people genuinely enjoy coming to work, with a manageable portfolio, supportive leadership, and excellent long-term prospects, please apply with your CV today.

There is a two-stage interview process commencing shortly.

Reference: TE1

Vacancy posted 11 days ago
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