Area Cleaning Manager in Croydon, Greater London

Location: Croydon, BR3 (Covering multiple sites across South London)

Salary: £33,000 - £38,000 (DOE) + Company Vehicle/Car Allowance

Working Hours: Monday- Friday (9am – 5pm)

Job Code: MJ2368

Area Cleaning Manager

We are recruiting for an experienced Area Cleaning Manager to join a growing facilities management company, overseeing cleaning contracts across a portfolio of schools in London.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Contracts Manager, Area Supervisor or Area Manager looking to take the next step in their career.

Our client is looking for someone with a hands-on approach, strong people management skills and a good understanding of the contract cleaning industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of multiple school cleaning contracts.
• Manage, motivate and support cleaning supervisors and site-based teams.
• Conduct regular site visits and quality inspections.
• Ensure consistently high cleaning standards across all sites.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with clients.
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, rotas and cover arrangements.
• Monitor budgets, control costs and support contract profitability.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety procedures.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and operational efficiency.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience within the contract cleaning industry is essential.
• Experience managing multiple cleaning sites or contracts.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of cleaning standards, equipment and Health & Safety.
• Experience working within schools or education settings would be advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence.

Benefits

• Additional day's holiday for your birthday.
• Access to 40+ online training courses.
• Employee wellbeing platform.
• Annual paid volunteering day.
• Employee reward and recognition scheme.
• Death in service benefit.

Interested? Apply today!

***Due to the volume of applications, we are only able to contact shortlisted candidates. If you haven't heard from us within 7 days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. We will retain your details for future suitable opportunities.