At a Glance
- Tasks: Oversee cleaning operations across multiple sites and lead dynamic teams.
- Company: Established Facilities Management business with a focus on development.
- Benefits: Salary up to £35,000, company car, and permanent mobile role.
- Other info: Exciting opportunity for career growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Manage diverse contracts and make a real impact in the cleaning industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in commercial cleaning management and strong people skills.
The predicted salary is between 29250 - 35750 £ per year.
Location: Kirkcaldy / East of Scotland
Salary: Up to £35,000
Company Car
Full-Time | Permanent | Mobile
FM Search & Select are working with an established Facilities Management business who are looking to recruit an experienced Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of contracts across the East of Scotland. This is a mobile, client-facing position where you will take ownership of cleaning operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistently high standards of service while managing and developing cleaning teams.
The Role
As Area Cleaning Manager, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of multiple sites and will act as a key point of contact for clients across your portfolio. Key responsibilities will include:
- Managing cleaning services across multiple client sites throughout the East of Scotland
- Leading, supporting and developing cleaning teams
- Managing the onboarding and induction of new employees
- Carrying out regular site visits, cleaning audits and quality inspections
- Monitoring service delivery and ensuring contractual standards are achieved
- Building and maintaining strong relationships with clients
- Managing staffing levels, absence and performance across the portfolio
- Identifying and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively
- Producing reports and using data to monitor performance and identify areas for improvement
- Ensuring teams operate in line with company procedures and health & safety requirements
- Supporting recruitment and mobilisation of new employees where required
What We're Looking For
We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Manager / Area Cleaning Manager who is comfortable managing people and clients across a multi-site portfolio. You should have:
- Previous management experience within the commercial cleaning industry
- Experience managing cleaning teams across multiple locations
- Strong client-facing and relationship management skills
- Experience carrying out site audits and quality inspections
- Experience onboarding and managing employees
- Strong communication and people-management skills
- Good IT skills and confidence using data, reports and systems
- Excellent organisation and the ability to manage a busy mobile workload
- A proactive, hands-on approach to service delivery
- Full UK driving licence
What's on Offer?
- Salary up to £35,000
- Company car
- Permanent position
- Mobile role covering the East of Scotland
- Opportunity to manage a varied portfolio of FM contracts
- Established Facilities Management business with opportunities for development
If you're an experienced cleaning manager looking for your next opportunity and enjoy the variety of managing multiple teams, sites and client relationships, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now or contact FM Search & Select for a confidential discussion.
Area Cleaning Manager in Kirkcaldy employer: FM Search & Select Ltd
Join a leading Facilities Management company in Inverness, where you will not only advance your engineering career but also enjoy a supportive work culture that values hands-on experience and client relationships. With a competitive salary, a company van provided, and opportunities for professional growth, this role is perfect for those looking to make a meaningful impact while working in a dynamic environment. Embrace the chance to develop your skills further in a large static site setting, surrounded by a team that prioritises safety and excellence.
