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Job Description
Cleaning Operations Support Manager
Location: Leinster (Multi‑Site Role)
Salary and Benefits: €50,000 | Company Car | Sodexo Benefits
Contract Type: Full‑time | Permanent | Monday – Friday
About the role: We are looking for an experienced Cleaning Operations professional to join our operational support team, supporting cleaning service delivery across multiple client sites in Leinster. This is not a site‑based management role. Instead, you will act as a key support partner to operational teams, helping drive operational excellence, service consistency, compliance, and continuous improvement across contracts. This role suits someone coming from a Cleaning Manager, Area Manager, or Regional Cleaning Manager background who has strong operational knowledge, understands the day‑to‑day challenges of service delivery, and can support teams with practical, hands‑on guidance. You will also support mobilisations, service improvements, and tender activities alongside operational and commercial teams.
What You’ll Do
Support operational teams across multiple cleaning contracts in Leinster
Drive operational excellence, service consistency, and compliance standards
Conduct site reviews, audits, and operational support visits
Coach and support site management teams on cleaning best practice and service delivery
Assist with labour planning, contractual hours, and operational efficiencies
Work closely with central support teams on KPIs, reporting, and compliance activities
Support contract mobilisations and implementation of new services
Contribute to tender submissions and bid support activities from an operational perspective
Promote a strong health & safety and “zero harm” culture across all sites
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Strong operational experience within contract cleaning or soft services
Background as a Cleaning Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager, or similar
Experience supporting multiple sites or mobile operations
Strong understanding of cleaning operations, staffing, and service delivery standards
Commercial awareness including labour management, contractual hours, or budgets
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Hands‑on, solutions‑focused approach with the ability to support and influence teams
Full clean driving licence
Desirable
Experience supporting mobilisations, tenders, or service improvements
IOSH or relevant health & safety qualification
Facilities Management or contract services experience
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