General Services Manager

Be part of something greater.
  • Job reference: SDX/TP/1215451/161469
  • Location: Peterborough
  • Job type: Full Time - 40 hours per week
  • Salary: Up to £55000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
  • Closing date: 17 September 2026
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About the role

  • Full time
  • Primarily Monday–Friday, with flexibility to support occasional weekend requirements as part of a 24/7 operation.
  • Up to £55000 per annum plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development

General Services Manager

Peterborough PE2 7LB

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We’re looking for a General Services Manager to lead the delivery of Soft Services at our site in Peterborough. You’ll oversee catering, cleaning, security and handyperson services, ensuring everything is delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

With a strong focus on GMP compliance and audit readiness, you’ll lead teams, build strong client relationships and ensure excellent service delivery across a busy 24/7 manufacturing environment.

As a General Services Manager you'll:

  • Lead the day-to-day delivery of multiple Soft Services across the site.
  • Inspire, manage and develop teams to deliver consistently high standards.
  • Build trusted relationships with the client and key stakeholders.
  • Drive excellent standards across GMP, hygiene, housekeeping and compliance.
  • Ensure robust health & safety processes, procedures and controls are maintained.
  • Monitor service performance against KPIs, SLAs, quality and financial targets.
  • Manage contractors and ensure all services meet required standards.
  • Lead audits, corrective actions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Identify opportunities to improve service quality, efficiency and customer experience.

What we're looking for

  • Proven Facilities Management experience within a multi-service environment.
  • Strong leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
  • Excellent client relationship and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong understanding of GMP, compliance, auditing and health & safety.
  • Commercial awareness and experience managing budgets and performance.
  • Excellent organisation, communication and problem-solving skills.
  • Experience within a manufacturing or 24/7 environment is desirable.
  • IOSH or relevant risk assessment qualification is desirable.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

  • Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
  • An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
  • Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
  • Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
  • Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
  • Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
  • Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
  • Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications

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KEY BENEFITS

  • Advice and guidance

    Get help with legal, financial, personal or work issues whenever you need it.
  • Pension Plan

    Save effectively for your future when you join the Sodexo Pension Plan.
  • Wellbeing support

    Unlimited access to online support for your mental health, 24/7.
  • Generous leave

    For holidays, care needs or major life events, we’ll help you rest and recharge.
  • Discounts and savings

    Enjoy great deals from leading retailers and use our Bike to Work scheme
  • Virtual GP

    24-hour access to video or phone consultations for you and your family.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion

At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.

Social Impact

Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.

We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.

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