How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Area Manager
Team Lead – Facilities Operations
Location: Northern Ireland
Contract: Permanent Full Time
About Mitie Ireland
Mitie Ireland is a leading facilities management, consultancy, and professional services company, offering specialist services including:
- Technical services
- Security
- Cleaning & industrial cleaning
- Energy and sustainability
- Professional consultancy
Through our expertise, we help clients increase efficiencies, reduce costs, enhance sustainability, and improve performance across public and private sectors.
Recognition for our work includes:
- ‘Client and Service Provider’, ‘Best People Development’, and ‘Excellence in Health & Safety’ awards (Facilities Management Awards 2025)
- Facilities Management Company of the Year (Chambers Ireland in Business Awards 2024)
- IBEC Keep Well Mark (ongoing 2021–2025) for commitment to employee wellbeing
- Named among Ireland’s Top 100 Employers for Wellbeing
We celebrate our diverse workforce, foster talent development, and promote employee wellbeing through recognition schemes, learning opportunities, and personalised development plans.
We are Mitie, the future of high-performing places.
Key Responsibilities
Day-to-Day Operations
- Manage cleaning operatives on client sites, providing daily oversight.
- Regular site visits to audit delivery, quality management systems (QMS), and health & safety (H&S).
- Budget control: Monitor cost variances, create purchase orders, and approve invoices for payment.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Client & Supplier Relations
- Regular interaction with suppliers, as well as signing off supplier invoices for payment.
- Ensure strong customer support aligned with contract service-level agreements (SLA).
- Mobilise contract wins, starting from TUPE transitions to steady-state operations.
Team Leadership
- Motivate and manage on-site staff, including providing training, supervision, and replacement cover when needed.
- Conduct training needs assessments and allocate staff accordingly.
- Support business development, including client surveys, pricing discussions, and prospective meetings.
Performance & HR Support
- Performance management of assigned team members.
- Follow disciplinary and grievance procedures in consultation with HR.
- Recruit new hires (including reviewing applications, conducting interviews, and onboarding).
Health & Safety Compliance
- Ensure a safe working environment on client sites.
- Collaborate with clients on onsite health & safety matters.
- Conduct regular "Toolbox" talks with staff.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
About You
Key Requirements
- Previous experience in facilities management or a related industry required.
- 2+ years of demonstrated team management, with proven people leadership skills.
- Interest in working with outsourced soft services and commercial awareness.
- Budget management and resource planning experience.
- Strong communication and organisational skills for a demanding environment.
Company Benefits
- 25 days annual leave
- Company vehicle & fuel card
- Free virtual GP service
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mi Recognition (£25–£250 rewards for exceptional performance)
- Talent Referral Scheme (£100–£3000 referral payments)
- Long-service awards (£50–£300)
- Mi Deals (exclusive discounts at high-street stores)
- Save as you Earn Scheme (purchase Mitie shares at a discount)
- Educational support & access to 200+ learning courses
Important Notes
- This job description outlines the role’s scope and responsibilities but may evolve with business needs or agreement with the postholder.
- Mitie is committed to equality of opportunity and embraces diversity, equity, and inclusion in all policies and practices.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location