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Industrial Cleaning Manager

  • Sector: HR
  • Contact Email: megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie
  • Job Ref: 23508

Our client is an established company with a base in Cork that provides facilities management and support services solutions. They are looking for an Industrial Cleaning Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis to lead the industrial cleaning team in the Cork region.

This position can be worked on a hybrid basis with travel required to sites in Cork and occasionally the wider Munster region. Weekend availability will be required occasionally.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure all activities meet business, customer needs, and the operational schedule, while delivering contracts in line with KPIs and commercial terms.
  • Oversee the completion of team rosters, manage resources, and maintain strong relationships with vendors and clients.
  • Provide leadership, supervision, and support to ensure high service quality, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and open communication.
  • Ensure the team receives appropriate training and uses key systems and tools, with regular refresher courses and maintained records.
  • Manage recruitment, onboarding, and staff retention, while compiling operational reports and supporting tenders.
  • Proactively manage risks, health & safety, security, and ensure compliance with all relevant policies and procedures.
  • Maintain and store equipment in line with safety regulations, ensuring proper use of chemicals and tools to minimize accidents.
  • Ensure all activities within industrial cleaning and facilities are executed to the highest standards and in line with safety regulations.

Requirements:

  • 2 years minimum management experience in a similar role.
  • Background in a facilities, cleaning or industrial role.
  • Successful in leading and developing teams.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
  • Strong numeric and commercial insight to proactively manager strategic accounts.
  • Full, clean driver’s license.
  • Safe Pass Certificate – preferable but not essential. 

For a confidential discussion and more information on the role, please contact Megan O’Doherty

megan.odoherty@collinsmcnicholas.ie

021-4911066