At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage cleaning teams and ensure high standards in a fast-paced railway environment.
- Company: Join OCS, a leading facilities management company with a commitment to excellence.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks.
- Other info: Travel costs covered; dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while developing your career in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Strong organisational skills and ability to manage under pressure.
The predicted salary is between 40500 - 49500 £ per year.
Working Pattern: Night shift visits will be part of the duties. We are currently recruiting for an Area Manager overseeing a prestigious railway contract within OCS. This role demands a combination of efficient management and a safety-centric approach within a fast-paced environment. Your responsibility will encompass maintaining high standards while navigating tight deadlines.
Your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Task Allocation and Standards Maintenance: Efficiently delegate tasks to cleaning teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and reporting directly to the Fleet Presentation Manager. Monitor completed work, rectify subpar standards, and maintain accurate documentation.
- Standardisation and Efficiency: Regularly review cleaning tasks and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the region. Verify equipment safety and functionality while overseeing correct material usage.
- Operational Management: Manage team workloads, ensuring fair distribution and budget adherence for worked hours. Provide on-the-job training to ensure correct methods and practices. Ensure site rotas are in place, deploying resources effectively to address daily challenges. Regularly review specifications with the client and senior management.
- Effective Communication and Feedback: Liaise with teams to address feedback promptly, ensuring immediate resolution and long-term improvements. Monitor completion of KPIs, timesheets, and necessary forms within set timelines.
- Recruitment and Training: Oversee recruitment for supervisory and entry-level positions, identifying and fulfilling training needs. Manage stock and equipment orders effectively.
- Contractual Responsibilities: Conduct audits and training sessions, being available on a rotational on-call basis. Lead the day-to-day operational management within the regional contract.
- Client Interaction and Reporting: Interface with clients, service providers, and stakeholders, conducting contractual reviews and evaluations for the regional area.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- You must have Right to Work in the UK.
- This is a multi-sited role so travel will be required. Travel costs will be covered by the business.
- Strong organisational and management capabilities within a safety-oriented environment.
- Ability to manage under pressure, meeting stringent deadlines while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
Cleaning Area Manager (Transport) in Swindon employer: OCS Group
OCS UK & Ireland is an award-winning employer that prioritises the growth and wellbeing of its employees, offering extensive training and development opportunities through the OCS Academy. Located in Hammersmith, our team enjoys a supportive work culture that values trust, respect, unity, and empowerment, alongside benefits such as flexible pay options and access to exclusive retail discounts. Join us to be part of a diverse workforce dedicated to making a positive impact in facilities management.
