Cleaning Manager

Cleaning Manager - Scotland

Location: Scotland

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

The Role

We're currently recruiting for an experienced Cleaning Manager to oversee cleaning operations across a site or portfolio of locations in Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on manager with a strong background in cleaning and facilities services, who can lead teams, maintain high standards and ensure cleaning operations run efficiently.

• Oversee day-to-day cleaning operations, ensuring consistently high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Manage, motivate and develop cleaning teams, including supervisors and operatives.
• Monitor performance against KPIs, SLAs and client expectations.
• Manage rotas, staffing levels, absence and holiday cover.
• Carry out regular site inspections and quality audits.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety legislation, COSHH regulations and relevant cleaning procedures.
• Manage cleaning equipment, materials and stock levels, ensuring cost-effective use of resources.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and key stakeholders.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery, efficiency and overall performance.

• Previous experience in a Cleaning Manager, Cleaning Supervisor or similar operational management role.
• Experience managing cleaning teams within facilities management, commercial cleaning or a similar environment.
• Strong leadership, organisational and communication skills.
• A good understanding of health and safety requirements, including COSHH.
• The ability to manage budgets, staffing and operational priorities effectively.
• A proactive, customer-focused approach with a commitment to maintaining high standards.
• A full UK driving licence may be beneficial, depending on the operational requirements of the role.

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
• Opportunity to join an established facilities services operation.
• A role with scope to make a real impact on service delivery and team performance.
• Long-term career development opportunities.