Cleaning Manager

Company Description

At Aramark we empower our people to create experiences that matter. We share a passion for service, it's at the foundation of everything we do. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you're pursuing, a role at Aramark will help you reach your full potential.

Job Description

We are currently recruiting for a Cleaning Manager to join our team at Catterick Integrated Care Centre (CICC), Catterick Garrison, DL9 4EU. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced cleaning professional to lead a large team within a healthcare environment, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, compliance, and customer service are consistently achieved.

Working within a modern healthcare facility supporting both military and civilian healthcare services, you'll play a key role in maintaining a safe and hygienic environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

What's in it for you?

• £34,500 per annum
• 40 hours per week
• Working 5 days over 7
• Varied shift patterns
• Free on-site parking
• Access to our Employee Benefits app, including online GP access, Employee Assistance Programme, discounts, supermarket savings and more
• Company pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy additional leave
• Excellent training, development, and apprenticeship opportunities
• Genuine career progression opportunities through internal promotion
• Supportive and inclusive working environment

What you'll be doing

• Leading, motivating, and developing a team of cleaning professionals
• Managing rotas, absences, annual leave, and workforce planning
• Conducting regular audits across clinical and non-clinical areas
• Maintaining accurate compliance records, cleaning schedules, and audit documentation
• Ensuring adherence to NHS cleanliness standards, COSHH regulations, and infection prevention protocols
• Supporting recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management activities
• Delivering team briefings and promoting a positive working culture
• Managing cleaning consumables, equipment, and PPE stock levels
• Working closely with clinical teams to support specialist and reactive cleaning requirements
• Driving a strong culture of health, safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Collaborating with all stakeholders to enhance workplace experience and support organisational objectives
• Assisting in maintaining a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, customers, and colleagues

Qualifications

About you

Essential

• Demonstrable NHS cleaning experience in a supervisory or management capacity
• Previous experience as a Cleaning Supervisor, Team Leader, Cleaning Manager, or similar role
• Strong understanding of infection prevention and control procedures within healthcare environments
• Experience managing staff performance, attendance, and workforce planning
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise changing operational demands

Desirable

• BICSc qualification
• NVQ Level 3 in Health & Safety, Cleaning Services, or equivalent
• Qualification in healthcare cleaning or infection prevention
• Experience using digital auditing and workforce management systems

Additional Information

Important Requirements

• Applicants must have lived in the UK for the past 3 years and have the legal right to work in the UK
• Successful candidates will be required to pass full security vetting and DBS checks
• A thorough understanding of infection prevention and control principles within healthcare environments is essential, including policy implementation, PPE usage, decontamination processes, outbreak response, and statutory reporting requirements

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive.  

As a proud Disability Confident Employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey. 

We are an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant. We welcome applications from veterans, service leavers, cadet forces adult volunteers, reservists and military families.  

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any adjustments or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk 

Any offer of employment for this role will be conditional upon the successful completion and maintenance of the required level of security clearance. Applicants must meet the relevant eligibility and residency requirements applicable to the clearance level associated with the role.  

 Join us in fostering a workplace where everyone can achieve their full potential. 

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.