I am currently working with a long established (nearly thirty years) privately owned commercial cleaning company to appoint an Area Manager. They operate in the London and the South East with a strong emphasis on sites in Central London and the City. They are fortunate to have an exceptionally strong and supportive management team and historically they have an exceptionally low level of staff turnover. We are currently searching for an experienced Area Manager to oversee a portfolio of sites in the Central London area heading out towards West London, who is adept at juggling all the balls to ensure that the operative team, client base and ultimately the company are happy. The role has the following responsibilities
Line Management responsibilities for your team
Performing regular site audits with customers
To carry out structured site visits that ensure specifications are met and customer expectations are positively managed
Ensuring highest standards of cleanliness are maintained at all customer sites
Ensuring customer sites are fully manned including absence and holiday cover
Responsible for meeting monthly KPIs
Control of materials and equipment, including repairs, stock control and ordering
Ensuring contract COSHH assessments sheets and Risk Assessments are completed.
Completing and using Company administration procedures
To ensure on-site teams have regular contact, understand their roles, responsibilities and what is expected of them
Assisting and overseeing performance management and to take responsibility for managing issues that may arise
Assisting with HR practices
Ensuring that employees have been trained to standards and identify training needs to S upport development
Team Building and promoting a harmonious working environment
Comply with current Health and Safety Legislation and ensure that employees are adhering to H&S policies
Candidate requirements
An excellent knowledgeable of the cleaning industry
Someone who has a "hands-on" attitude
Flexibility on your working week
Someone who thrives on providing the highest level of customer service
An appreciation of the operative team
Self-motivated
Strong communication skills
Experience of running a team and who manage teams in a supportive manner
A team player, someone who will assist other Managers
A mobile phone, laptop and company vehicle is provided.
Salary £40k, discretionary Christmas bonus, commission for selling additional work, 28 days holiday, pension scheme (The Peoples Pension)
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