Cleaning Manager (Defence site)

Job Introduction

As Cleaning Manager at our MoD Stafford, Beacon Barracks, you;ll plan, organise and coordinate all cleaning activity

We are a key partner to the Ministry of Defence, running services at major UK and overseas military bases which improve quality of life for our military personnel. The impact of change and uncertainty as consolidation occurs throughout the armed forces, set against a backdrop of today’s rapidly changing world, makes the preservation of high standards even more important than ever. We are dedicated to delivering the best quality as well as cost-efficiency in the delivery of infrastructure, facilities management, catering, retail and leisure services to the armed forces community

We’re proud that our work has a significant bearing on morale, retention and recruitment.

Role Responsibility

You'll plan, organise and coordinate all cleaning activity

Ensure standards of service detailed in the service level agreement and within the schedules of the contract are achieved, maintained and developed, thus providing effective delivery of cleaning services to the client organisation

Responsible for overseeing cleaning services and managing its compliance with legal, regulatory and company requirements including the quality management system (QMS).  You will effectively manage continuous improvements, taking corrective action where necessary and informing line manager of performance issues. You will ensure robust health and safety procedures are implemented, reviewed and reported on a regular basis.

You'll ensure all cleaning schedules are efficient and regularly monitored to deliver to client requirements, managing rosters and the allocation of work schedules accordingly

*please see attached job description below

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience of working in a similar role within the service industry at a comparable level in a company
• Knowledge of external cleaning developments and innovations
• Strong leadership skills
• Good numerical and communication skills, must be able to demonstrate effective verbal and written communication
• Management knowledge of health & safety
• Able to work on own initiative within a team environment
• Able to demonstrate working knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel and Outlook)
• Able to demonstrate attention to detail and adherence to standards
• British Institute of Cleaning Standards

Package Description

Competitive salary of £17,000-£18,000 plus benefits including bonus, pension, very popular group discount schemes, option to buy additional flexible benefits such as holidays, healthcare etc

About the Company

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the 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

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) and/ or Disclosure Scotland.