Cleanzine: your weekly industry and hygiene industry news 16th February 2012 Issue no. 506
Your industry news - first Number 1 for Recruitment

B-Skill Learning Assessors
The opportunity exists for a challenging and rewarding career in an exciting industry and in a company which is making significant contribution to the training and development of people. Due to our continuing expansion we are currently looking to recruit Work Based Learning Assessors in Cleaning and Support Services in the following areas;
North East
Leeds/Yorkshire
West Midlands
You will provide flexible support to learners in the workplace to ensure achievement of qualifications in accordance with agreed targets. Proven industry experience is essential as you will be responsible for providing a first class assessor service in cleaning and support services. You must hold your A1 Assessor Award. You must have access to a vehicle and be prepared to travel.
Salary- Basic - £16,000 + £70 per timely completion plus Benefits
Please contact Emma Storey, HR Officer for more information on 0191 230 6690 or alternatively send a copy of your CV to emma.storey@b-skill.co.uk

Sales Executive
On target earnings of £45,000
London & The South East
We are the largest independent graffiti removal company in the UK and specialise in graffiti removal, train care, infrastructure maintenance and refurbishment.
We are accredited to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO14001:2004 in addition to Construction line, Link-up, CHAS and Exor.
We are looking for a highly motivated sales professional, with previous experience of selling within the cleaning industry being essential.
The ideal candidate will have a proven successful sales background and will be required to target business opportunities with cold and warm calling of potential clients.
As a highly self-motivated, results driven sales person you will be used to dealing with customers face to face and on the phone on a daily basis. Being a natural rapport builder who is capable of communicating with people at all levels and in all kinds of environments is essential. You will have excellent organisational skills, be self-motivated, reliable and above all thrive in a sales targeted environment. A full clean driving licence is essential as you will be required to travel to meet your clients.
We are offering a basic salary and a generous commission package with target earnings of £45,000.
Applications with CV to: Sarah.Parkes@graffiti-solutions.co.uk
Or by post to:
MPM Graffiti Solutions
Unit 3, Riverside Business Centre
Brighton Road
Shoreham By Sea
West Sussex
BN43 6RE
Sales / Country Manager (Spain, Portugal)
A2 (male) Professional sales, distribution and management of national and international commercial projects. Great experience in Industrial Hygiene sector. Great experience in selling Health Products and Services in Spain and Portugal. Upward trajectory, from head Technical Sales to Country Manager. Broad and solid career in the direction of delegations and own commercial networks, as well as marketing, development, consolidation of products, services and businesses through external commercial networks. Proven capacity in regional and national projects through approved distributors. Extensive international experience in recruitment, negotiation and implementation of systems and hygiene products from European companies in the sector. Knowledge of the special characteristics of emerging markets, obtained through numerous appearances at trade shows and through international contacts. Owner and Consultant of professional services to the sector agency. Good communicator, accustomed to dialogue with partners from many different levels, both in Spanish and English. Flexible, strong leadership and negotiation capacity. Open to new projects outside or within the sector.
A2 is a resident of Spain.
If you think your company could use A2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: A2' in the subject line.
Operations Manager
B (female) welcomes a new challenge with new opportunities. Employed in the cleaning industry since 1974 starting as a cleaner and progressing to Regional Operations Manager, B had a change of career in 1989 when she went to University and trained as a teacher, returning to the cleaning industry in 1996. As a Regional Operations Manager for a well-known cleaning company B demonstrated high personal standards and always expects the same from her staff. B has excellent interpersonal skills, is a good communicator with strong leadership qualities and high integrity. She works well with others, and is a good motivator. While being adaptable and very flexible B understands the need to be well-organized and plan ahead.
If you think your company could use B's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: B' in the subject line.
General Management / Training
B2 (female) is a broadly qualified individual with general management, business development, and training experience gained over a dozen years within the cleaning industry. Qualifications held include CIPD CPP Certificate (Distinction); BICSc Stage 1 and 2 COPC, Supervisor Course Assessor; IOSH Managing Safely; NQA ISO 9000:2000 QMS Internal Auditor; BICSc Certificate of Training Competence; CIEH Foundation Certificate in Food Hygiene; NEBOSH General Certificate (Credit). Professional Memberships include Associate Member Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development; Associate Member The Association of Personal Assistants; Member British Institute of Cleaning Science.
B2 resides in the Midlands.
If you think your company could use B2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: B2' in the subject line.
National Sales Manager
C (male) is a highly motivated individual with a structured career progression encompassing Territory sales, Sales Trainer, Man-Management, Marketing and National Accounts, with some of the leading consumer brand names in the UK. He has spent the last 8 years in the cleaning industry at National Sales Manager level and would be looking for similar with the prospect of further career advancement.
If you think your company could use C's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: C' in the subject line.
Operations Manager
C2 (male) has a proven track record in facilities and cleaning management at a senior level and wishes to apply for the position of Area/Contracts Manger or Operations Manager with Cleaning or FM companies. Having successfully managed multiple contracts in both the NHS and commercial arenas, C2 sees this role as a natural progression. C2 enjoys leading teams, passing on technical expertise and delivering an exemplary service to clients, where they hope to make a positive contribution.
If you think your company could use C2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: C2' in the subject line.
C3 (male) Senior Manager, speaking Italian, Spanish, English and French, based in northern Italy, but is interested also in moving within Europe, USA, Latam, for challenging projects.
Since 1990 he's been working with the major multinational manufacturers in the Cleaning Industry, at national and international level, and during that time he has gained extensive knowledge in both marketing and business issues including a wide portfolio of chemicals, tools and cleaning machines. He also achieved deep commercial and management experience, proven analytical and problem solving skills, delivering quantitative and qualitative targets to deadlines; contract negotiation, project work, excellent interpersonal communication and presentational skills; training and development of management and staff, leadership and team building skills; is keen computer literate.
If you think your company could use C3's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: C3' in the subject line.
National Sales Manager
D2 (male) is a UK based (Oxfordshire) sales and marketing professional with many years experience gained primarily in the high value technical product arena. Excellent motivator and team builder with a track record of successful sales to National/Key accounts. Equally at home managing and coaching people, working on the road to nurture and encourage effective performance. Successfully managed and developed Sales teams of up to 25 people; closed deals of million pounds plus with UK blue chip clients; opened dealer networks in UK, Europe and Scandinavia; brokered and closed large deals with UK NHS, government and military establishments. If you think your company could use D2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: D2' in the subject line.
Region Manager
E (male) is a university educated Phillipines based cleaning professional with sales management, top level administration and cleaning operations experience. Excellent English and good computer skills make this individual a good candidate for any overseas company looking to establish or grow a base in the region.
If you think your company could use E's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: E' in the subject line.
Business Development Manager
G (male) has 18 years in the industry and has experience relating to all aspects of business including business management, sales, marketing, product development, product sourcing, sales management, marketing campaigns and developing distribution networks.
If you think your company could use G's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: G' in the subject line.
Head of Cleaning Services
I (male) has extensive operational and managerial experiance in all aspects of the cleaning industry. Has managed national accounts and prepared many successful bids. Self motivated and driven, with a proven track record in managing complex multi million pound operational projects, ability to manage change and deliver targeted results, and has a successful record of building and leading high performance teams. Has worked with major blue chip organisations on projects including international sporting events, retail projects and health care. Has responsiblity for over £20m of operational business.
I is looking for a similar role within a forward thinking organisation, looking to develop either its current cleaning business, or an organisation looking to expand into the cleaning industry.
If you think your company could use I's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: I' in the subject line.
National Accounts Manager
I2 is a self-motivated, conscientious worker, with a strong background in building client relationships. Proven to be a valued member of a team, also has the ability to work autonomously. Extensive knowledge of the cleaning and janitorial supply industry and good time management skills. I2 is keen to work in a growing organisation that's focused on delivering good customer service and value for money. Resident western Home Counties.
If you think your company could use I2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: I2' in the subject line.
Sales and Business Development Manager
J2 (male) has the necessary skills, experience and ability to help drive the growth of your business. A strong background in sales for both well known branded and own label products, coupled with the capability to build good relationships with Foodservice, Retail and Wholesale suppliers, J2 has also dealt with independent customers including education, local authorities, hotel groups, NHS, and leisure outlets, which has provided an excellent track record in meeting sales targets.
The ability to manage, develop and maintain a large customer base and being comfortable dealing with customers old and new either face to face or by telephone, coupled with a professional approach and desire to succeed; J2 is a team player and able to present and negotiate a portfolio of products.
If you think your company could use J's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: J2' in the subject line.Operations / General Manager Hygiene Rentals
J3 (female) Returning to the UK from South Africa where she worked as a General Manager in Hygiene Rentals where she was responsible for two caompanies within the group. Client visits; sales training, product promotion, organising sales incentives and monitoring. Assisted with ISO audits and was responsible for customer queries, sales figures and collection of bad debt. A permanent resident of the UK from 1st february, J3 will be based in the Newcastle area of the North East.
If you think your company could use J3's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: J3' in the subject line.
General Manager
L (male) has worked in the cleaning industry for over 23 years and during that time has gained extensive knowledge in both technical and business issues including purchasing, health and safety, budgetary control, human resources, recruitment and selection, contract negotiation, client liaison, project work, training and development of management and staff, tender processes and contract support and retention.
L is a highly motivated commercially aware manager with a strong level of commitment and dedication to any task. He is extremely conscientious and demands high standards from himself and others. An excellent project manager and puts every effort into ensuring a successful outcome.
If you think your company could use L's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: L' in the subject line.
Area Manager - Cleaning
L2 (female) has worked in the cleaning industry for over 20 years working her way up from cleaner to Area Manager. BICsc 1 & 2 qualifications, and neither travel or hours required is a problem as L2 is very flexible as to where and when she works.
Currently responsible for managing a large number of contracts, this includes recruitment and training of cleaners and supervisors, stores ordering, input of wages and quality revues as well as making sure that all sites are maintained to a high standard.
If you think your company could use L2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: L2' in the subject line.Operations and Services Manager
M (female) is a Midlands-based Operations & Services manager with over 30 years industry experience. Managing a large and busy Blue Chip organisation means that M has developed the necessary excellent communication skills and can communicate with people at all levels.
Industry qualifacations include BICSc COPS standard (Cleaning Operators Proficiency Scheme) 1/2/3 and Assessors level. City & Guild NVQ level 1 in Cleaning and Support Services.
If you think your company could use this person's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: M' in the subject line.Trainee
M2 (male) is a highly organised, dedicated and versatile individual with a positive attitude who is eager to excel. Accustomed to working within a team or independently using own initiative with the ability to balance competing priorities and manage varied workloads within deadlines. Superbly fit, M2 is looking for that 'career break' that someone can offer a mature young man in his late teens with family connections to the cleaning industry. Clean driving licence and own car. M2 lives in Hertfordshire.
If you think your company could use this person's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: M2' in the subject line.
International Sales Manager
P (male) is a Benelux-based multilingual (fluent Dutch, German, English, some French) sales person with experience working for some of the leading cleaning and hygiene names in Europe. Looking to work for an International or UK-based company that wants to expand into this key region of continental Europe.
If you think your company could use P's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: P' in the subject line.
Regional Cleaning Manager
P2 (male) was Regional Manager for a large cleaning company, where he looked after a portfolio in excess of £12 million and managed a team of three branch managers and 18 District Managers. During his tenure with this company they managed the cleaning services of some of the largest High St retailers providing them with all of their cleaning requirements.
If you think your company could use P2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: P2' in the subject line.
Facilities Management
R (female) manages all cleaning, janitorial and catering functions and staff within a cluster of around 50 premises, meeting with clients to ensure that customer satisfaction is being met, carrying out absence management interviews, investigations and disciplines, carrying out internal and external recruitment interviews, carrying out internal audits to ensure standards are being met, ensuring ongoing health and safety standards are met in all buildings, advising employees of policies and procedures in accordance with Human Resources, overall stock control, managing budget for cluster and any other operational duties as required.
With 20 years experience in the industry, R is an associate member of BICsc and a member of the Chartered Management Institute and a resident of Surrey.
If you think your company could use R's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: R ' in the subject line.
Business Development Manager
S2 (male) has extensive commercial and management experience and proven analytical and problem solving skills; a record of meeting and delivering quantitative and qualitative targets to deadlines; excellent interpersonal communication and presentational skills; leadership and team building skills; the ability to organise and prioritise with flexibility; is computer literate. With experience in training and operations management at a senior level S2 brings with him a wide variety of ancillary skills to enhance any future employer.
If you think your company could use S2's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: S2' in the subject line.
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S3 (male) has been working as Distributor Development Director for a large private sector multinational organisation overseeing the development and growth of the GCC, Yemen, Azerbaijan & Georgia for Floorcare machines and chemicals.
S3 has extensive Middle & Far East experience & contacts developed throughout his career which would be an asset to any business. He enjoys new challenges and has a proven track record of managing heavy responsibility as an individual & team member.
If you think your company could use S3's talents and experience, contact admin@thecleanzine.com quoting 'Job Search: S3' in the subject line.