Area Manager

We are looking for an experienced area cleaning manager to join our team!As an Area Manager you will be field based and travel between various site locations in and around the North East of England. A company vehicle and a mobile phone will be provided to you along with all of the cleaning equipment that you will require in order to carry out your job role.For this role, frequent travel between the following locations will be required: Newcastle, Leeds, Hull and surrounding areas.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAttending sites to resolve any cleaning issues and bring up to standardCleaning all areas of our clients sites including hoovering floors, cleaning and sanitising surfaces.Ensuring that the standard of cleaning is delivered based on agreed specificationEnsuring health 'safety legislation is followed at all times.Responding to ad hoc requests from Management TeamEscalating any concerns or site-level intelligence to the Area ManagerCompleting stock checks and following agreed process for orderingEffective collaboration all colleagues, Regional Managers and Area ManagersSupporting with training and inductions for new cleanersQualifications and SkillsDemonstrable experience in a similar roleA proactive approach and an excellent eye for detail, methodical and organisedSelf motivated, confident and an engaging approachable manner with a ‘can do’ flexible attitude to work requirementsExcellent client focus and a proven track record of service delivery in facilities management or contract cleaning environmentTeam player and able to motivate othersThe successful candidate will receive:Company vehicleFuel Card20 days holiday plus bank holidaysPension SchemeInternal mentoring schemeRegular company eventsCommitment to SBFM ValuesBe a Good Person We give people opportunities and embrace their inherent goodness. We are open minded and uphold integrity. We are respectful and considerate. We are kind and appreciative.Play as a Team Community and communication is everything. We remain inclusive within our company and with our clients. Together, we grow, retain, execute, and make an impact. We are one team.Think Differently We encourage a growth mindset, everything can be improved through effort. We love innovation and ideas. We are disruptors, and push boundaries for sustainable growth.Make an ImpactIt’s all about the ultimate goal. We exceed expectations and deliver results at pace. We challenge the norm and step out of our comfort zone, because at our core, we are passionate and love to win.

Created: 2025-11-20