Area Manager

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Area Manager – Operations

Mayflower Washrooms Woolwich, Field based

40 hrs per week Competitive Salary

We are looking for a driven and proactive Area Manager to join our Washroom Services operation at Mayflower Woolwich. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations while leading a team to achieve strong service delivery and performance standards. As an Area Manager, you will act as a key link between frontline colleagues and depot management, ensuring clear communication and successful implementation of company strategies.

The Area Manager role at Mayflower will involve:

  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of Service Operatives to achieve high levels of performance and productivity
  • Oversee day-to-day operations within your designated area, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
  • Deliver ongoing training to keep team members up to date with products, policies, and best practices
  • Plan and manage service routes, ensuring all operatives are proficient in using the APOD system
  • Support recruitment activities, including sourcing candidates, interviewing, and onboarding new starters
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships by confidently interacting with both internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling or management team

The ideal candidate for an Area Manager at Mayflower will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
  • Strong service delivery and driving skills
  • Experience leading or supervising a team
  • Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months, maximum 6 points)
  • Ability to work effectively with Managers, Drivers, HR, L&D, and Health and Safety teams
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure
  • Confident communicator with strong organisational skills

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get

  • A Competitive base salary
  • Virtual GP for you and your household
  • Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with ‘phsPerks’
  • Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
  • Free Parking onsite so no parking costs
  • Pension
  • Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more

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Job Description:

Area Manager – Operations

Mayflower Washrooms Woolwich, Field based

40 hrs per week Competitive Salary

We are looking for a driven and proactive Area Manager to join our Washroom Services operation at Mayflower Woolwich. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth running of daily operations while leading a team to achieve strong service delivery and performance standards. As an Area Manager, you will act as a key link between frontline colleagues and depot management, ensuring clear communication and successful implementation of company strategies.

The Area Manager role at Mayflower will involve:

  • Lead, support, and mentor a team of Service Operatives to achieve high levels of performance and productivity
  • Oversee day-to-day operations within your designated area, resolving issues and driving continuous improvement
  • Deliver ongoing training to keep team members up to date with products, policies, and best practices
  • Plan and manage service routes, ensuring all operatives are proficient in using the APOD system
  • Support recruitment activities, including sourcing candidates, interviewing, and onboarding new starters
  • Build and maintain effective working relationships by confidently interacting with both internal teams and external stakeholders
  • Respond to urgent customer requests as directed by the scheduling or management team

The ideal candidate for an Area Manager at Mayflower will have:

  • Previous experience in a similar role is desirable
  • Strong service delivery and driving skills
  • Experience leading or supervising a team
  • Full UK manual driving licence (minimum 12 months, maximum 6 points)
  • Ability to work effectively with Managers, Drivers, HR, L&D, and Health and Safety teams
  • Resilient, adaptable, and able to perform under pressure
  • Confident communicator with strong organisational skills

In return for your commitment and expertise, you will get

  • A Competitive base salary
  • Virtual GP for you and your household
  • Amazing employee discounts with major supermarkets and retailers with ‘phsPerks’
  • Training to expand your skills. We offer accredited ILM training through external and in-house training
  • Apprenticeship opportunities
  • 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (31 days in total)
  • Free Parking onsite so no parking costs
  • Pension
  • Other benefits such as improved parental and paternity leave, a 24-hour wellbeing helpline, cycle to work scheme, pension scheme, life assurance and more

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Posted: May 21st, 2026