Cleaning Manager Location: Sidcup Salary: Up to £35,525 per annum, depending on experience Hours: 37.5 hours For more information about careers at 14forty and our benefits please visit: Careers at 14forty About the Role We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cleaning Manager to lead and manage cleaning and hygiene operations at our production site. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 10 hygiene operatives, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and site hygiene are maintained at all times. This is a key role within the operation, working closely with Production, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to support a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment. Key Responsibilities Manage, lead, and develop a team of around 10hygiene operatives across all shifts Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily and weekly cleaning schedules for the production site Ensure all hygiene activities meet company standards, customer requirements, and relevant legislation Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations, including COSHH (where applicable) Conduct hygiene audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as required Train, coach, and assess hygiene staff to ensure competency and consistent performance Manage cleaning chemicals, equipment, and consumables, ensuring safe use and effective stock control Liaise with internal departments to minimise production disruption and support operational efficiency Investigate and resolve hygiene-related issues, incidents, or non-conformances About you Proven experience in a hygiene or cleaning management role within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment Experience managing and motivating teams, ideally of 10 staff Strong knowledge of hygiene standards and health & safety requirements Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment 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! 14Forty