Assistant Cleaning Manager
Assistant Cleaning Manager
We are looking to recruit for an Assistant Cleaning Manager to work closely with the Cleaning Services Managers, Facilities Managers, Facilities Coordinator, assigned Site Supervisors and cleaning staff the role will support the Cleaning Service operational delivery across the county.
The role will interact with a cross section of clients including County Council managers, Head Teachers, School Governors, Town & Parish Councils and Housing Associations
You will support the Contracts Manager by understanding the requirements of each allocated contract ensuring they are delivered safely, in line with operating procedures, accreditation, polices and best practice.
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Ensure that Site Supervisors are fully trained to supervise their cleaning staff and to implement cost effective training plans.
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Reporting vacancies to the Contracts Manager and supporting the recruitment & selection of new staff, when required
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Induction and management of probation periods for new employees ensuring safe working methods, competence and skills to undertake the tasks required together with sufficient knowledge of the client requirements. Notify Learning and development Team of new starter with competed induction record.
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Identify training needs and refer to Contracts Manager
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Accurate recording of overtime and absence and leave
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To work with Contract Manager/Scheduler to ensure all leave/vacancies are covered by mobile team – reporting back if any gaps in service
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To carry out return to work interviews ensuring the absence is recorded referring to the Contracts Manager where appropriate.
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To assist with the Implementation of performance management and monitoring systems
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To regularly visit all allocated sites, ensuring regular communication with cleaners, especially lone workers.
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To ensure all allocated sites have adequate materials and consumables
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To undertake water temperature checks in respect of legionella testing.
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To undertake portable appliance testing.
For more information please click on the attached Role Profile
About you
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NVQ Level 2 in a related qualification or experience of working in a related service area.
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Understanding of Health and Safety in the workplace including Risk Assessments.
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Full Driving Licence and a vehicle.
Our offer to you:
Salary: £24,308 - £30,341
Contract: Permanent
Working Hours: 37 per week
Base: Western Group Centre, Radnor Road, Scorrier, Redruth, Cornwall, TR16 5EH
Close Date: Midnight Tuesday 27th January 2026
Working with us you will have an employee benefits package that includes:
- Generous pension scheme with employer contribution
- Employee discount scheme and wellbeing events
- Holiday starting at 23 days and increasing to 28 with service (pro-rata if part-time) with option to purchase additional, plus bank holidays
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Investment and support in your continuous training and development
- Opportunity to become a Safeguarding Advocate, Health & Wellbeing Champion and Mental Health First Aider
Safeguarding
We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of all our service users, clients and customers. If the role is working with vulnerable individuals and/or children and young people, you will be asked to complete a relevant DBS check to be successfully appointed to the role.
To apply
Please follow the link below to apply for the role with your candidate profile; remember to upload your cover letter and CV.
Contact us
If you’d like to have a discussion about the role, please feel free to contact our in-house resourcing team for an informal chat about the role.
Thank you for your interest in supporting our important work at Cormac.
