Job Description
Industrial Cleaning Manager, Greater Manchester (with national travel) £42,000 - £43,000 with commission structure and vehicle
We are looking for a proven Industrial Cleaning Manager based in Manchester with experience managing industrial environments, specialist cleaning operations, high-risk sites, and multi-service delivery.
If your background is primarily offices, schools, or retail cleaning, this role will not be suitable.
Are You the Leader We're Looking For? Are you an experienced Industrial Cleaning Manager? Do you have experience managing teams across multiple sites providing services such as industrial cleaning, window cleaning, and grounds maintenance?
If you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are passionate about delivering first-class service standards, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.
The Opportunity
The company are a fast-growing national facilities management and industrial cleaning provider that have been in business for over 30 years with significant growth plans across the UK, due to expansion, they are seeking a strong, hands-on Industrial Cleaning Manager to take full operational responsibility for multi-site delivery across:
Industrial cleaning
High-level and specialist window cleaning
Grounds maintenance
Specialist project works
This is a leadership role for someone who understands RAMS, compliance, productivity, workforce planning, and delivering high standards in demanding environments.
Responsibilities
Full planning and scheduling of industrial and specialist cleaning works
Reviewing site surveys and allocating correct labour, equipment, and access methods
Conducting regular audits and quality inspections
Reacting quickly to operational challenges and client demand
Managing and developing operatives and supervisors across multiple sites
Driving accountability, performance, and productivity
Handling absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary matters
Promoting a strong safety-first culture
Acting as the main operational contact for key clients
Resolving issues professionally and promptly
Managing expectations, variations, and service standards
Building long-term client relationships
Ensuring RAMS are accurate, implemented, and followed
Enforcing PPE compliance and safe systems of work
Monitoring vehicle checks and fleet compliance
Reporting and acting on incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately
Systems & Performance Reporting
You will be expected to confidently use digital systems for:
Job scheduling and workflow management
Fleet tracking and route planning
Time & attendance monitoring
Performance reporting and compliance tracking
What We Are Looking For
Proven experience managing industrial cleaning operations
Experience overseeing multi-site teams
Strong knowledge of RAMS and health & safety compliance
Confident leader who can challenge, motivate, and hold teams accountable
Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
Comfortable using digital operational systems
Full UK driving licence
What You'll Get
A senior operational leadership role with real influence
The opportunity to shape standards and performance
Clear progression into regional or senior management
Support from an experienced leadership team
A growing business that invests in its people
This is a role for a strong operational leader - someone who understands industrial environments and takes pride in delivering first-class service.
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