Exciting Opportunity with a Leading Service Provider.
South Island.
Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for operational excellence?
We are seeking an experienced Area Manager | Operations Manager to oversee 20+ sites and manage a team of approx.
50 staff.
This critical role will ensure the smooth day-to-day operations, maintain high service standards, and drive continuous improvements.
About the company A leading provider of commercial cleaning services, known for delivering high-quality, reliable, and personalized cleaning solutions to businesses across a wide range of industries, with a focus on excellence.
Committed to innovation and efficiency, using modern cleaning technologies, IT systems to ensure optimum operations management and sustainable practices to deliver superior results.
You will be instrumental to their experienced and well-established team providing hands-on management to ensure that service quality remains consistent across all sites, helping clients maintain healthy and productive workspaces.
Why work here?
Established role with stable contracts / clients.
Dynamic fast-paced work environment with variety +.
Work with an amazing team nationwide (strong brand and support in both NZ & Australia).
Opportunities for career progression.
Join a business who have a proven reputation for delivering excellence.
Work/life balance (some evening work is necessary; however this will allow for flexibility at other times of the day).
An autonomous role where you are trusted to perform.
A generous salary + company car, laptop, phone, all expenses paid and additional financial benefits for client referrals.
What We're Looking For Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
With the ability to engage with corporate clients, site managers and cleaning staff effectively and respectfully.
Well organized with exceptional coordination and time-management skills.
Proven experience in operational and staff management, ideally in a multi-site or service-oriented environment.
A commercial cleaning or facilities management background in an Area Management or Operational Management role would be highly beneficial.
Or a large team Site Manager ready to move up.
Strong leadership skills with experience in training, compliance, and performance management.
A proactive, solution-focused approach with a commitment to operational excellence.
IT system savvy.
Key Responsibilities Operational Management: Oversee daily business operations, supporting senior management and administration teams.
Manage resources (people, equipment and supplies) efficiently within budget.
Ensure compliance with all operational systems and processes.
Staff Management: Provide staff training on H&S and all workplace-specific protocols.
Supervise Site Managers and ensure all sites meet operational expectations, budgets, and deadlines.
Oversee recruitment, training, and performance management of staff, ensuring adherence to health and safety protocols.
Ensure compliance with time management systems and other safety programs.
Client Liaison & Relationship Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with clients, suppliers, and stakeholders.
Ensure personalized, cost-effective services and manage client expectations.
Provide service quotes, resolving issues proactively and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.
This role requires South Island travel.
Ideally you are based in Central Otago (or Christchurch) and you will be traveling every 2nd week (approx.
5 nights away per fortnight).
It is important you are able and enjoy travel with your role.
How to Apply Please apply by clinkg the "APPLY NOW" button.
Your contact for this role is Chanelle Bryan, Kings Recruitment, Phone 09 600 5151 .
Email .
You must be based in NZ with a current Work Visa to be considered for this role.
Please note that due to the number of applicants, we can only respond to those successful for an interview.
This will happen within 7 days of receiving your application.