Cleaning Area Manager (Transport)

Company: OCS
Apply for the Cleaning Area Manager (Transport)
Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

About the Role

We are recruiting for an Area Manager overseeing a prestigious railway contract. The role requires efficient management and a safety‑centric approach in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards and meeting tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities

Task Allocation and Standards Maintenance

  • Efficiently delegate tasks to cleaning teams, ensuring adherence to specifications and reporting to the Fleet Presentation Manager.
  • Monitor completed work, rectify subpar standards, and maintain accurate documentation.

Standardisation and Efficiency

  • Regularly review cleaning tasks and processes to ensure efficiency and effectiveness within the region.
  • Verify equipment safety and functionality while overseeing correct material usage.

Operational Management

  • Manage team workloads, ensuring fair distribution and budget adherence for worked hours.
  • Provide on‑the‑job training to ensure correct methods and practices.
  • Ensure site rotas are in place, deploying resources effectively to address daily challenges.
  • Regularly review specifications with the client and senior management.

Effective Communication and Feedback

  • Liaise with teams to address feedback promptly, ensuring immediate resolution and long‑term improvement.
  • Monitor completion of KPIs, timesheets, and necessary forms within set timelines.

Recruitment and Training

  • Oversee recruitment for supervisory and entry‑level positions, identifying and fulfilling training needs.
  • Manage stock and equipment orders effectively.

Contractual Responsibilities

  • Conduct audits and training sessions, being available on a rotational on‑call basis.
  • Lead day‑to‑day operational management within the regional contract.

Client Interaction and Reporting

  • Interface with clients, service providers and stakeholders, conducting contractual reviews and evaluations for the regional area.

Candidate Criteria

  • Right to work in the UK.
  • Travel required – cost covered by the business.
  • Strong organisational and management capabilities within a safety‑oriented environment.
  • Ability to manage under pressure, meeting stringent deadlines while maintaining high‑quality standards.
  • Effective communication with stakeholders at all levels.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal‑opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills and backgrounds. We encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or age.

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Posted: June 30th, 2026