Cleaning Manager

Abbey Park School, Redhouse Way, Redhouse, Blunsdon St Andrew, Swindon SN25 2ND

Pay: £34,000 per year, Competitive

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time

Disability Confident: Yes

Closing Date: 01/07/2026

About this job

Pinnacle Group are looking to recruit an experienced Cleaning Manager to oversee the daily cleaning operations, supervise staff and ensure high hygiene health and safety standards across a patch of 7 schools in Swindon. In this role, you will manage staffing schedules, equipment, inventory and training while performing regular site inspections and audits.

Key responsibilities

• Provide direct line management and leadership to all site cleaning team and supervisors.
• Ensure safe systems of work are always implemented.
• Maintain strict compliance with health and safety regulations (e.g., COSHH), conduct risk assessments and handle hazardous materials correctly.
• Ensure all building facilities adhere to proper safety standards and cleaning procedures and comply with all safety and security protocols.
• Perform frequent recorded monitoring/audit of sites to review standards and performance.
• Ensure Risk Assessments / Method Statements are in place and adhered to for all Pinnacle / Subcontractor activities in schools for which you are responsible.
• Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, materials and equipment and report faulty machinery.
• Ensure most appropriate equipment and techniques are being used and advise on new techniques or equipment that may increase productivity or performance.
• Attend all school FM Meetings ensuring actions are closed within agreed timescales.

Key requirements

• IOSHH or similar qualification.
• Previous experience in a cleaning management role.
• Knowledge of H&S, Environmental Legislation and Practice relating to Cleaning Service delivery.
• Strong team leading, motivational and communication skills.
• Good understanding of cleaning techniques, chemicals and equipment.
• Excellent time management and ability to work under pressure.

Benefits

• Additional leave packages.
• Pension plans.
• Discounts at your favourite retailers.
• Maternity/paternity packages.
• Flexible Working Arrangements.
• Life Assurance.
• Enhanced Pension Scheme.
• Additional Annual Leave.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Retail Discounts.
• Childcare Assistance.
• Season Ticket Loans.
• Sick Pay Schemes.
• Personal Development Plans.
• Car Allowance.

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We welcome applications from all backgrounds