Overview
Salary: Up to £35,535 per annum (DOE)
Shift hours: Full Time
Cleaning Manager
Location: Sidcup
Salary: Up to £35,525 per annum, depending on experience
Hours: 37.5 hours
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced and motivated Cleaning Manager to lead and manage cleaning and hygiene operations at our production site. You will be responsible for overseeing a team of approximately 10 hygiene operatives, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, compliance, and site hygiene are maintained at all times.
This is a key role within the operation, working closely with Production, Quality, and Health & Safety teams to support a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Manage, lead, and develop a team of around 10 hygiene operatives across all shifts
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Plan, coordinate, and oversee daily and weekly cleaning schedules for the production site
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Ensure all hygiene activities meet company standards, customer requirements, and relevant legislation
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Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations, including COSHH (where applicable)
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Conduct hygiene audits, inspections, and risk assessments, implementing corrective actions as required
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Train, coach, and assess hygiene staff to ensure competency and consistent performance
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Manage cleaning chemicals, equipment, and consumables, ensuring safe use and effective stock control
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Liaise with internal departments to minimise production disruption and support operational efficiency
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Investigate and resolve hygiene-related issues, incidents, or non-conformances
About you
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Proven experience in a hygiene or cleaning management role within a production, manufacturing, or industrial environment
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Experience managing and motivating teams, ideally of 10+ staff
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Strong knowledge of hygiene standards and health & safety requirements
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Excellent organisational, leadership, and communication skills
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Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities in a fast-paced environment
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!
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Reference: compass/TP/1428988/208089
Location: Sidcup
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