Operations Support Manager - North of England

This is a fully site-based, multi-site position. You will lead and develop cleaning teams, maintain consistently high standards, carry out regular site audits and deliver hands-on deep-cleaning and restorative work when required.

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you will take responsibility for the day-to-day service across your portfolio. This will include ensuring sites are properly staffed, monitoring attendance and performance, responding to client requirements and resolving operational issues quickly and effectively.

You will be a key point of contact for our site-based teams and clients. You will build strong working relationships, take ownership of issues through to resolution and identify opportunities to improve standards and service delivery.

This role would suit an experienced multi-site supervisor or cleaning manager who is comfortable working independently, enjoys taking responsibility and is willing to remain practically involved in cleaning operations.

Key responsibilities

• Lead, support and develop cleaning teams across up to 10 sites.
• Support the onboarding, induction and training of new employees.
• Take ownership of cleaning standards across each site, including storerooms, equipment and chemical management.
• Complete planned site visits and documented audits at least monthly, increasing the frequency where additional support is required.
• Monitor staffing, attendance and service delivery to ensure sites are appropriately resourced.
• Identify and resolve service or client issues, completing corrective actions and escalating wider risks when necessary.
• Provide hands-on cleaning support, including absence cover and additional assistance at busy sites.
• Carry out planned periodic, deep-cleaning and restorative work using specialist cleaning equipment.
• Support recruitment activity to fill vacancies promptly and maintain appropriate staffing levels.
• Oversee specialist and subcontracted services, ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.
• Work closely with the Account Administration team to manage work orders, actions and service information.
• Build effective working relationships with clients, site representatives and operational colleagues.
• Identify practical opportunities to improve quality, efficiency and the overall client experience.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Previous experience supervising or leading teams across multiple sites.
• Practical cleaning experience and a genuine willingness to work hands-on when required.
• A full UK driving licence and the flexibility to travel throughout the region.
• Willingness to stay away overnight occasionally where operationally required.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• A practical, solutions-focused approach to operational challenges.
• Confidence working independently, managing competing priorities and making sound decisions.
• The ability to organise your own workload and follow actions through to completion.
• Confidence using laptops, smartphones and tablets.
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office and the ability to learn new systems and applications.
• Willingness to complete relevant training and professional development.

If you are an experienced and hands-on cleaning professional who takes pride in developing teams and maintaining excellent standards, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Pay: From £32,000.00 per year

Application question(s):

• Are you able to travel routinely to the areas listed in the advert?