Area Cleaning Manager

Area Cleaning Manager

East of Scotland (Mobile Role)
Company Car Provided

FMSS Recruitment are delighted to be partnering with a well-established facilities management business to recruit an experienced Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts across the East of Scotland.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Cleaning Supervisor or Area Manager looking to join a growing business where you'll have the autonomy to manage your own portfolio of contracts while building strong relationships with both clients and operational teams.

Based remotely, you'll spend the majority of your time visiting client sites across the East of Scotland, with occasional travel to the company's Glasgow office when required.

The Role

As Area Cleaning Manager, you'll take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of multiple cleaning contracts, ensuring high standards of service delivery, customer satisfaction, and compliance across your portfolio.

You'll lead and support cleaning teams, carry out regular site audits, recruit and onboard new staff, and work closely with clients to ensure contractual standards are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts across the East of Scotland.
• Lead, motivate, and support cleaning teams across multiple sites.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through regular site visits.
• Carry out quality audits and site inspections to ensure high service standards.
• Recruit, onboard, and train new employees.
• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and support.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety procedures, and client requirements.
• Investigate and resolve customer queries or service issues promptly.
• Manage staffing levels, holiday cover, and absence across contracts.
• Complete reports, audits, and compliance documentation accurately.
• Work closely with senior management to drive continuous improvement across the business.

About You

We're keen to speak with candidates who have previous experience managing cleaning contracts within the facilities management or commercial cleaning sector.

You'll be a confident leader who enjoys building relationships, supporting teams, and delivering excellent customer service.

Ideally you'll have:

• Previous experience as an Area Cleaning Manager, Cleaning Manager, Area Supervisor, or Contract Manager.
• Experience managing multiple commercial cleaning contracts.
• Strong people management and leadership skills.
• Experience carrying out quality audits and site inspections.
• Previous recruitment, onboarding, and training experience.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• A full UK driving licence (essential).

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary.
• Company car.
• Mobile role covering the East of Scotland.
• Home-based working with regular client site visits.
• Flexible working hours.
• Full-time permanent position.
• Opportunity to join a supportive and growing facilities management business.
• Long-term career development opportunities.

If you're an experienced Cleaning Manager looking for your next challenge within a growing FM business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Maxine at FMSS Recruitment for a confidential discussion.