Cleaning Area Manager

Lambeth, London
Zing Environments Ltd

Zing with over 20 years experience of commercial cleaning across London is expanding and is requiring an Area Manager. This is a fantastic Job Opportunity to progress in an exciting and challenging industry, which for the right candidate has the potential to lead into a more senior position.The Area Manager is responsible for managing teams of cleaning operatives inside the M25 and ensuring that our customers expectations are met or exceeded. This position will involve managing 100 people and 40 cleaning sites.

OTE: £44,225
Basic: £34,000 per annum
Other Benefits: Loyalty, recommendation, and referral bonuses
Holidays: 20 days per annum + Bank Holidays

Working Hours: Flexible hours up to 48 per week and a minimum of 85 hours per month on site (travelling time is not included).

Start date: ASAP

Candidates should have:

• Excellent verbal and writing communication skills
• Bilingual will be an advantage
• Organisational and time management skills
• Track record in the Cleaning Industry
• A good understanding of the cleaning industry
• An ability to prioritise workload and solve problems
• Good team building skills
• Customer focus
• Good IT skills
• Full Clean Driving licence
• Managerial or supervision experience
• Clean DBS records

Main duties and responsibilities:

• Responsible for dealing with customer complaints and retraining when necessary.
• Responsible for delivering retention targets + minimum 98% GP Margin.
• Implementing changes on contracts
• Managing work performance and ensuring that team behaviour reflects our company values.
• Managing budgets, submitting site visit reports within agreed time frames.
• Responsible for the recruitment of staff in conjunction with the HR team and in line with the company policy.
• Providing effective support and training to staff.
• Responsible for ongoing relationship with customers.
• In charge of managing stock levels and purchasing of equipment, materials, and consumables to ensure a complete service delivery.
• Responsible for liaising with the facilities team support to ensure that the initial contract set up is complete to the satisfaction of the client.
• Ensuring compliance with legislation, health, and safety regulations and both company and client specification.
• Motivating the team to deliver excellent service and always presenting a professional image.

About Zing Environments

This is an extremely exciting opportunity to join a respected, growing business and friendly environment. Our specific market sector focus is within the Corporate, Education, Managing Agents and Housing Associations.