Area Manager

Job title: CL367 Area Manager London - Ideally W or SW

Location: London - Ideally W or SW but other areas of London considered

Package: £33k - £37k + achievable KPI £3k pa 28 days leave including bank holidays, Statutory pension and sickness.

Hours: Split shift approximately 5am to 9am and 6pm to 10pm Monday to Friday and Saturday mornings with additional overtime as required

Why Join?

Established in 1988, my client is a successful, family-run, fast-growing Commercial Cleaning company based in Central London. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services for a broad variety of clients across the UK with a network of local offices.

The Opportunity

As Area Manager, you are the face of service delivery. You will ensure high standards are met across a diverse portfolio of commercial sites such as offices, schools, medical facilities etc, managing everything from general commercial cleaning to specialist services like window cleaning, hard floor treatments, and deep cleans.

What You ll Be Doing

• Service Excellence: Ensuring the highest standards across all client sites.
• Team Leadership: Managing recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing staff training.
• Operational Compliance: Monitoring time and attendance, managing payroll data, and conducting rigorous quality audits.
• Client Relations: Acting as the primary point of contact to ensure total client satisfaction.

About You

We are looking for a professional who leads by example. To be successful, you must meet the following criteria:

• Experience: At least 2 years of recent experience in a similar Area Management role within the cleaning industry.
• Credentials: A full, clean UK Driving Licence and a clear DBS check.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to manage both staff and client expectations effectively.
• Detail-Oriented: A "right first time" attitude with a focus on high-end service delivery.
• Although not essential for this role, Spanish or Portuguese as a second language would be an enormous advantage

A company van (Electric at present) a mobile phone and laptop is provided

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