Brightr Ltd.
Area Manager Commercial Cleaning Operations
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Area Manager – Commercial Cleaning Operations
Location: Northampton (primarily Northamptonshire with occasional travel to neighbouring counties)
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 (depending on experience) + Company Car + Performance Bonus
Join a business that's raising the standard in commercial cleaning.
At Brightr, we're changing the way commercial cleaning is delivered. Through investment in technology, digital quality management, AI-assisted systems and exceptional customer service, we're building a business that's professional, accountable and ambitious. We provide cleaning services to manufacturing, logistics, warehousing, office and food production clients across Northamptonshire and are now expanding into neighbouring counties. We're looking for an exceptional Area Manager to help lead that next stage of growth.
If you're an organised, commercially minded people manager who enjoys building strong client relationships and leading successful teams, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
You'll take responsibility for a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts, ensuring every customer receives an outstanding service. The role is based primarily across Northamptonshire, with occasional travel into neighbouring counties as Brightr continues to grow. This is an excellent opportunity to join a business with clear ambitions and play a key role in that expansion.
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Working closely with our senior leadership team, you'll support and develop supervisors and cleaning operatives, build strong customer relationships and drive consistently high operational standards. No two days are the same, making this a varied, rewarding and highly visible role within the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage a portfolio of commercial cleaning contracts.
- Lead, motivate and develop supervisors and cleaning teams.
- Build strong, long-term relationships with customers.
- Carry out regular quality audits and site inspections.
- Recruit, train and develop employees.
- Manage absence, holiday cover and staffing requirements.
- Ensure contracts consistently achieve agreed service standards.
- Use technology and operational reporting to improve performance and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to improve customer satisfaction and operational performance.
About You
We're more interested in your leadership ability than the industry you've worked in.
You may already be an Area Manager, Contract Manager or Operations Manager. Equally, you may currently be managing multiple sites in facilities management, hospitality, retail, logistics or another customer-focused service business and be looking for the next step in your career.
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Commercial cleaning experience is advantageous but not essential.
We're looking for someone who is:
- An excellent people manager.
- Highly organised and able to prioritise effectively.
- Calm under pressure.
- A confident communicator.
- Commercially aware.
- Passionate about delivering excellent customer service.
- Comfortable making decisions and solving problems independently.
- A holder of a full UK driving licence.
What We Offer
- £40,000–£45,000 salary (depending on experience).
- Company car.
- Performance bonus.
- Mobile phone and laptop.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as Brightr continues to expand across the Midlands.
- A supportive leadership team that values initiative, accountability and fresh ideas.
Why Join Brightr?
At Brightr, we believe commercial cleaning should be delivered with the same professionalism, innovation and accountability as any other business service. We're proud of what we've built and even more excited about where we're going. If you're looking for a role where your contribution is recognised, your ideas are valued and you can grow alongside an ambitious business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now by submitting your CV through Indeed or LinkedIn.
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