Area Manager

About The Role

£33,000 per annum + Company Van Contract: 6 Month Fixed-Term Contract, with the possibility of extending to a permanent position We are looking for an experienced Area Manager to join our team! This is a field-based role, where you will travel between various site locations in and around Ipswich and surrounding areas.

You will play an important role in supporting our cleaning teams and ensuring that consistently high standards are maintained across our sites. This position is initially offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract , with the possibility of extending into a permanent role. A company van, fuel card and mobile phone will be provided, along with the cleaning equipment required to carry out your role.

For this role, frequent travel throughout Ipswich and the surrounding areas will be required.

Duties and Responsibilities

Attending sites to resolve any cleaning issues and bring sites up to the required standard Providing hands-on cleaning support where required, including hoovering floors and cleaning and sanitising surfaces Ensuring that the required standard of cleaning is consistently delivered in line with agreed specifications Supporting cleaning teams and helping to maintain high standards across allocated sites Ensuring health & safety legislation and company procedures are followed at all times Responding to ad hoc requests from the Management Team Escalating any concerns or site-level intelligence to the relevant Manager Completing stock checks and following the agreed process for ordering supplies Working effectively with colleagues, Regional Managers and Area Managers Supporting with the training and induction of new cleaners Carrying out regular site visits and checks to ensure standards are maintained Providing additional support to sites and cleaning teams where required Qualifications and Skills Demonstrable experience in a similar role within facilities management or contract cleaning A proactive approach with an excellent eye for detail Methodical, organised and able to manage your time effectively Self-motivated, confident and approachable, with a ‘can do’ and flexible attitude to work requirements Excellent client focus and a proven track record of service delivery Comfortable working in a hands-on, mobile role across multiple locations A team player who is able to support and motivate others Full UK driving licence The successful candidate will receive: £33,000 per annum salary Company van Fuel Card Mobile phone 20 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension Scheme Internal mentoring scheme Regular company events Commitment to SBFM Values Be 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 Impact It’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.

About Us

Our company recognises and values the enriching benefits equality, diversity and inclusion bring to our community. We celebrate diversity and actively encourage applicants from minority ethnic groups, LGBTQ+, disabled and neuro-diverse groups to apply for our vacancies. Our aim is to nurture happy teams who learn from and inspire each other, and we believe diversity is key to achieving this goal.