Regional Cleaning Manager

Job Introduction

Sodexo are looking for a Regional Cleaning Manager to lead cleaning operations across our Scottish Fire & Rescue Service contract.

The Regional Cleaning Manager will be responsible for managing a team of six cleaning supervisors located in Cambuslang, Hamilton, Edinburgh and Dundee.

Travel between sites will be a requirement of the role; a Company car will be provided to the role holder to aid travel, so a driving license is essential.

This is an exciting new role which would be a great development opportunity for someone with cleaning management experience looking to develop into a regional role.

Role Responsibility

To provide a cleaning service to the agreed standards in accordance with the Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators specified in the service contract

Responsible for work allocation to the cleaning team, keeping within the specified detail of the contract, and working principles.  Plan staff rotas’ and manage staff hours worked, sickness and annual leave.

Ensure that cleaning standards are scheduled and understood by the cleaners, trained to staff, logged on learner record cards and maintained

Ensure that the safety signage is used appropriately at all times, e.g. wet floor signs and ‘warn’ customers where possible

Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and appearance and general cleanliness to comply with statutory and Company regulations, wearing company uniform as specified

Control cleaning material stores to an acceptable level, ensuring rotation and safety in storage

Control all ordering of supplies and deliveries to satellite units

Ensure all staff are picked up and driven to appropriate sites and taken back at end of shift

Control the issue and usage of cleaning materials

Carry out regular control checks to monitor cleaner’s performance and adherence to standards

Complete the necessary company documentation within the Sodexo framework as required. Carry out regular control checks and record the results on the forms provided

Be aware of the condition of the equipment, organise repairs/replacements as appropriate with the General Service Manager. Ensure that all equipment is in safe working order, checked regularly and serviced.  Report any faults to General Services Manager, ensure they are rectified and ensure equipment is not used until safe

Maintain up to date knowledge of all chemicals in use and training in COSHH Regulations

Comply with all Sodexo Company policies/procedures and client site rules and regulations

Comply with all Company and Client policies and statutory regulations relating to Health and Safety, safe working practices, hygiene, cleanliness, fire and COSHH. This will include your awareness of any specific hazards in your work place

Communicate well and demonstrate a pleasant, polite, efficient, caring and friendly service to customers and clients in all areas of service, which Sodexo provide

The Ideal Candidate

Essential

• Proven experience in working in the housekeeping/cleaning industry
• Industry acumen and knowledge of cleaning developments & innovations
• Experience in supervising a team
• Good communications skills
• Ability to adhere to all health & safety practices
• Strong customer service skills
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Driving license

Desirable

• Basic Certificate in BICs level 1 or equivalent
• Experience of working in an environment where compliance to standards is key.

Package Description

• £25,000 per annum
• Company car
• Pension

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 37,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the energy, corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors. With an annual turnover of over £1bn, we provide everything from catering, cleaning and reception to security, laboratory and grounds maintenance services, enabling our clients to focus on their core business

At Sodexo we are committed to a leading role in promoting equality opportunities and valuing diversity and inclusion. We seek to create a work environment based on mutual respect for all individuals, building a culture that appreciates and values the experiences and skills brought by each person to benefit our organisation and work hard to ensure that all people, whatever their age, disability, gender, transgender, marital or family status, race or ethnicity, religious belief of sexual orientation are welcome to and included within our business.