Industrial Cleaning Manager

Industrial Cleaning Manager , Greater Manchester (with national travel) £42,000 - £43,000 with commission structure and vehicle
We are looking for a proven Industrial Cleaning Manager based in Manchester with experience managing industrial environments, specialist cleaning operations, high-risk sites, and multi-service deliveryh3>

If your background is primarily offices, schools, or retail cleaning, this role will not be suitable.

Are You the Leader We're Looking For? Are you an experienced Industrial Cleaning Manager? Do you have experience managing teams across multiple sites providing services such as industrial cleaning, window cleaning, and grounds maintenance?

If you thrive in a fast-paced operational environment and are passionate about delivering first-class service standards, this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

The Opportunity

The company are a fast-growing national facilities management and industrial cleaning provider that have been in business for over 30 years with significant growth plans across the UK, due to expansion, theyare seeking a strong, hands on Industrial Cleaning Manager to take full operational responsibility for multi site delivery across:

• Industrial cleaning

• High-level and specialist window cleaning

• Grounds maintenance

• Specialist project works

This is a leadership role for someone who understands RAMS, compliance, productivity, workforce planning, and delivering high standards in demanding environments.

Responsibilities

• Full planning and scheduling of industrial and specialist cleaning works

• Reviewing site surveys and allocating correct labor, equipment, and access methods

• Conducting regular audits and quality inspections

• Reacting quickly to operational challenges and client demand

• Managing and developing operatives and supervisors across multiple sites

• Driving accountability, performance, and productivity

• Handling absence management, performance issues, and disciplinary matters

• Promoting a strong safety-first culture

• Acting as the main operational contact for key clients

• Resolving issues professionally and promptly

• Managing expectations, variations, and service standards

• Building long-term client relationships

• Ensuring RAMS are accurate, implemented, and followed

• Enforcing PPE compliance and safe systems of work

• Monitoring vehicle checks and fleet compliance

• Reporting and acting on incidents, hazards, and near misses immediately

• Systems & Performance Reporting

You will be expected to confidently use digital systems for:

• Job scheduling and workflow management

• Fleet tracking and route planning

• Time & attendance monitoring

• Performance reporting and compliance tracking

What We Are Looking For

• Proven experience managing industrial cleaning operations
• Experience overseeing multi-site teams
• Strong knowledge of RAMS and health & safety compliance
• Confident leader who can challenge, motivate, and hold teams accountable
• Organised, decisive, and solutions-focused
• Comfortable using digital operational systems
• Full UK driving licence

What You'll Get

• A senior operational leadership role with real influence
• The opportunity to shape standards and performance
• Clear progression into regional or senior management
• Support from an experienced leadership team
• A growing business that invests in its people

This is a role for a strong operational leader - someone who understands industrial environments and takes pride in delivering first-class service.