Group Cleaning Manager

Group Cleaning Manager

Location: 4 sites - 2 main sites in Rotherham and Stocksbridge and 2 satellite sites in Rotherham and Birmingham. Due to the location of sites, we are looking for someone located in the Rotherham area.

Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum, depending on experience

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

14forty is a specialist facilities management business within Compass Group UK & Ireland, delivering integrated workplace services across the UK. Bringing together catering, cleaning, security and support services under one contract. 14forty creates efficient, high-performing environments that enhance the employee experience and allow clients to focus on their core business. With a strong focus on service excellence, innovation and sustainability, the business is committed to making workplaces better, every day.

Are you an experienced cleaning professional with a strong background in managing multi-site operations?

We’re looking for a hands‑on Group Cleaning Manager to oversee service delivery across a portfolio of four sites, two main locations and two supporting satellite sites.

As Group Cleaning Manager, you’ll lead and coordinate cleaning operations across 4 locations, managing a team of approximately 30 colleagues. You’ll be the key point of contact for the client, ensuring consistently high standards, strong team performance, and seamless day‑to‑day operations. This role is ideal for someone with experience in industrial environments who thrives in a fast‑paced, operational setting and is passionate about driving standards, compliance, and team engagement.

• Leading, motivating and developing a team of around 30 cleaning colleagues across four sites
• Overseeing day‑to‑day cleaning operations, ensuring consistently high standards across all locations
• Acting as the main point of contact for the client, building strong and trusted relationships
• Managing and resolving escalations quickly and professionally
• Ensuring full compliance with health & safety standards, policies and procedures
• Conducting regular site audits and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
• Managing stock levels of cleaning materials and consumables to maintain service continuity
• Organising resources effectively across sites to meet operational demands
• Monitoring performance, addressing any HR or performance issues, and supporting colleague development
• Managing site financials, including budgets, cost control, and ensuring delivery within agreed client parameters

• Proven experience managing cleaning operations across multiple sites, ideally within an industrial environment
• A hands‑on, proactive leader who is confident managing large teams
• Strong knowledge of health & safety and cleaning standards
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to build relationships at all levels
• Well‑organised with strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail
• Comfortable using Microsoft Office and basic reporting tools
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites as required

Compass Group UK & I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!