Area Manager

Location: Responsible for Multiple Sites in Cornwall
Salary: £30,000 - £32,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 40

As an Area Manager, you will lead and manage cleaning operations across multiple client sites, ensuring consistently high standards of service delivery, operational performance, and client satisfaction.

This is a fast-paced, multi-site role where you will take full accountability for the performance of your area. You will work closely with clients and internal stakeholders to ensure services are delivered efficiently, within budget, and in line with contractual expectations.

You will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations across your sites, including regular client engagement, performance reviews, and site visits—both planned and unannounced, to monitor standards, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.

A key part of the role is leading your teams. You will oversee recruitment, induction, training, and performance management, ensuring staffing levels are maintained and your teams are supported to deliver consistently high standards. You will also implement strategies to improve retention, engagement, and overall team performance.

You will manage budgets and control wage spend, ensuring the efficient use of labour, materials, and equipment while maintaining service quality. You will also oversee time and attendance processes and ensure accurate reporting across your area.

Compliance remains a core part of the role. You will ensure all sites operate in line with health and safety legislation, company policies, and client requirements. This includes maintaining accurate documentation, completing regular audits, and ensuring all team members follow site rules and professional standards.

You will also have responsibility for maintaining information security and site security standards, ensuring that confidential information is handled appropriately, access to sites is controlled, and company policies relating to data protection and security are upheld.

This role requires a hands-on leader who can balance operational delivery with commercial awareness, make decisions confidently, and drive high performance across multiple sites.