Assistant Operations Leader (Part-Time – Opportunity to Progress)
Evolve Commercial Cleaning Ltd
£14.50 per hour | 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, Monday–Friday)
Location: Travelling between client sites across Preston, Blackburn, Lancaster and the surrounding areas.
Own vehicle essential. Business mileage reimbursed in line with HMRC approved rates.
Help Us Build Something Special
At Evolve Commercial Cleaning, we believe businesses don't change cleaning companies because of one bad clean.
They change because of inconsistent standards, poor communication and broken promises.
That's why we're building a different kind of commercial cleaning company—one built on reliability, professionalism, accountability and genuinely caring about both our clients and our staff.
We're looking for an Assistant Operations Manager who shares those values and wants to become an important part of our future.
This role starts at 15 hours per week, but we see it as the beginning of a long-term career opportunity.
We're an ambitious, growing business, and as we continue to win new contracts, we expect this role to grow too. For the right person, there will be opportunities for increased hours, greater responsibility and genuine career progression into a more senior management role.
If you're looking for a position where you can make a real difference and grow alongside the business, we'd love to hear from you.
About the Role
This is a varied, hands-on role where no two days are ever the same.
You'll work closely with our Operations Manager, acting as the link between our clients, our cleaning teams and the business.
You'll spend much of your time travelling between client sites, maintaining standards, supporting our teams, solving operational problems and ensuring our clients continue to receive the outstanding service they're promised.
You'll be trusted to work independently, make sensible decisions and represent Evolve professionally at all times.
What Might a Typical Day Look Like?
Every day is different, but your responsibilities could include:
Carrying Out Quality Audits
Visit commercial client sites to complete quality audits, assess cleaning standards, identify areas for improvement and provide constructive feedback to both the cleaning team and management.
Providing Emergency Cover
If a cleaner is unexpectedly unavailable and cover cannot be arranged, you'll step in and complete the clean yourself, ensuring our clients continue to receive the high standards they expect from Evolve.
Inducting New Team Members
Meet new cleaners on site, introduce them to the building, explain site-specific procedures, demonstrate cleaning standards and ensure they have everything they need to succeed from day one.
Training and Coaching Staff
Work alongside cleaners to improve standards, demonstrate best practice and provide practical one-to-one coaching where additional support is needed.
Maintaining Health & Safety Standards
Check that cleaning chemicals are stored safely, equipment is in good condition, COSHH procedures are being followed and Health & Safety standards are maintained across all sites.
Delivering Equipment and Supplies
Deliver cleaning products and equipment to sites, ensuring every team has the resources they need to carry out their work safely and effectively.
Supporting Clients
Build positive relationships with clients, check that everything is running smoothly, respond to any concerns and help ensure every client receives excellent service.
Supporting the Operations Team
Work closely with the Operations Manager to improve systems, maintain standards, solve problems and help the business continue to grow.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is
- Positive, professional and approachable.
- Proactive and able to think on their feet.
- Calm under pressure and comfortable making decisions.
- Highly organised with excellent time management.
- Able to work independently without constant supervision.
- Firm but fair when managing people.
- Confident having honest conversations in a respectful and supportive way.
- Adaptable and comfortable working across a wide variety of commercial environments including offices, schools, churches, gyms and caravan parks.
- Passionate about maintaining consistently high standards.
- Reliable, trustworthy and accountable.
Essential Requirements
- Full UK driving licence.
- Own reliable vehicle suitable for travelling between multiple client sites.
- Willingness to travel throughout Lancashire as part of the role.
- Business mileage reimbursed in line with HMRC approved rates.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Strong organisational skills.
- Good computer skills.
- Confident using email, Microsoft Office and mobile apps.
- Willingness to learn and use company systems including BrightHR, AI-powered software and other operational tools.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
Experience
Previous supervisory, team leader or commercial cleaning experience would be an advantage.
However, we're equally interested in people with the right attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn.
If you enjoy helping people, solving problems, taking ownership and delivering consistently high standards, we'd love to hear from you.
Why Join Evolve?
At Evolve Commercial Cleaning, we're investing in people because we believe great businesses are built by great teams.
We'll provide ongoing training, support and opportunities to develop professionally.
This is a mobile role with genuine variety. You'll visit different sites, meet different people, solve real operational challenges and play a key role in supporting both our cleaners and our clients.
Business mileage is reimbursed for all work-related travel.
Most importantly, this role is designed to grow.
As we continue to expand, we expect the successful candidate to grow with us through increased hours, greater responsibility and exciting opportunities to progress into a more senior management position.
If you're looking for more than just a part-time job—and want to help build something special—we'd love to hear from you.
Salary & Benefits
- £14.50 per hour.
- 15 hours per week (3 hours per day, Monday–Friday).
- Business mileage reimbursed in line with HMRC approved rates.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Opportunity to gain recognised industry qualifications.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as the business grows.
- Supportive and friendly management team.
- Varied role where no two days are the same.
Apply today and become part of a company that's raising the standard of commercial cleaning across Lancashire.
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Employee discount
- Financial planning services
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Sick pay
Application question(s):
- Do you have access to your own reliable vehicle that you can use for travelling between client sites? Are you happy travel around West Lancashire?
- Why does this role interest you?
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Preston (Lancashire, North West Region)
