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Area Cleaning Manager

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 38,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Dartford

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

New Permanent Opportunity - Area Cleaning Manager - Kent - Up to £38,000 + Company Car

Are you an experienced Cleaning Manager or Area Cleaning Manager looking for a role where you can make a real impact across a manageable portfolio? Do you live in Kent and have experience overseeing multiple cleaning contracts? Would you like to work for a supportive, growing business that values its people and offers genuine career development opportunities?

We are recruiting for an Area Cleaning Manager to oversee a portfolio of approximately 15 sites across Kent, with a particular focus on the Maidstone and Dartford areas. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced manager who enjoys building strong client relationships, leading teams, and driving service excellence.

Reporting directly to senior management, you will have full responsibility for service delivery, client satisfaction, and team performance across a varied portfolio of contracts.

About the Company

This is a well-established and growing cleaning and facilities management business with an excellent reputation for delivering high standards of service. The company prides itself on maintaining a supportive culture where employees are valued, developed, and given the tools they need to succeed.

Due to continued growth and the successful acquisition of new contracts, they are now looking to strengthen their management team with the appointment of an Area Cleaning Manager covering Kent.

What's in it for you?

Basic salary of up to £35,000

Company car or car allowance

Managing a portfolio of approximately 15 sites across Kent

Predominantly covering Dartford, Sittingbourne, and surrounding areas

Supportive and approachable senior management team

Genuine career progression opportunities within a growing business

Autonomy to manage your portfolio and make a real impact

Company-provided equipment and ongoing operational support

Your Role

Full responsibility for contract performance, ensuring SLA and KPI targets are consistently achieved

Building and maintaining strong client relationships across your portfolio

Managing cleaning teams and supervisors to ensure exceptional service delivery

Conducting regular site visits, audits, and quality inspections

Recruiting, training, developing, and retaining cleaning operatives

Managing labour budgets, rotas, and operational performance

Handling client queries and resolving issues promptly and professionally

Ensuring compliance with company policies, procedures, and health & safety requirements

Supporting the mobilisation of new contracts as the business continues to grow

Working closely with senior management to identify opportunities for continuous improvement

About You

Previous experience managing multiple cleaning contracts within a commercial environment

Strong leadership and people management skills

Excellent client relationship management experience

Organised, proactive, and capable of managing a geographically spread portfolio

Strong understanding of service delivery, KPIs, and operational performance

Full UK driving licence

Must live within Kent to effectively manage the portfolio

Passion for delivering high standards and developing successful teams

Location

Kent (Dartford, Sittingbourne and surrounding areas)

Applicants must be based within Kent due to the nature of the role and regular travel between sites.

If you're looking for your next challenge with a growing organisation that values quality service, strong client relationships, and employee development, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply today with your CV.

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