PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE. I am currently working with a Wembley based company who provide a number of professional cleaning services including carpet, upholstery, mattress, rug and curtain cleaning, stain removal and stain protection. Their client base is 90% domestic and 10% commercial. They cover the area of central, West and South-West London. They are currently looking to appoint a Technician. The role of the Technician is to provide the services listed above across their operating area for both domestic and commercial customers. The working day could comprise of one large job or four/five smaller ones. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 with overtime available on Saturday. You will be provided with a fully equipped van which you will take home allowing you to go to site from home. You will visit their Wembley offices every two to three days to pick up supplies and to drop off payments made by cash or cheque although most payments are made via a card machine. Previous experience is not required and on the job training will be given. Candidate requirements Candidates must possess a UK driving license - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS Be aged over 25 years of age (for vehicle insurance purposes) Have excellent communication skills Have a willingness to learn Enjoy providing excellent customer service. For this role the client will pay for a DBS check, so candidates must be able to pass this. Candidates for this role must reside in West/North West London in order to be within a reasonable journey of Wembley where the company s offices are Uniform, an iPad and a mobile phone are supplied. Salary £26k, plus commission OTE £30K, 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, NEST pension Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A DRIVING LICENSE. I am currently working with a Wembley based company who provide a number of professional cleaning services including carpet, upholstery, mattress, rug and curtain cleaning, stain removal and stain protection. Their client base is 90% domestic and 10% commercial. They cover the area of central, West and South-West London. They are currently looking to appoint a Technician. The role of the Technician is to provide the services listed above across their operating area for both domestic and commercial customers. The working day could comprise of one large job or four/five smaller ones. The working hours are Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600 with overtime available on Saturday. You will be provided with a fully equipped van which you will take home allowing you to go to site from home. You will visit their Wembley offices every two to three days to pick up supplies and to drop off payments made by cash or cheque although most payments are made via a card machine. Previous experience is not required and on the job training will be given. Candidate requirements Candidates must possess a UK driving license - PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DO NOT POSSESS Be aged over 25 years of age (for vehicle insurance purposes) Have excellent communication skills Have a willingness to learn Enjoy providing excellent customer service. For this role the client will pay for a DBS check, so candidates must be able to pass this. Candidates for this role must reside in West/North West London in order to be within a reasonable journey of Wembley where the company s offices are Uniform, an iPad and a mobile phone are supplied. Salary £26k, plus commission OTE £30K, 20 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays, NEST pension Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Head of Sales - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services London / Hybrid (with some travel to Essex HQ) Basic c. £100,000+ OTE £125k £150k + Car/Allowance + Benefits Why Join? Lead sales strategy for a £30m, family-owned business with 50+ years of success Shape and build a new sales department from the ground up Flexible package: high base salary, strong OTE, company car/allowance, generous holiday, negotiable pension Hybrid working with City of London/West End focus + HQ support from Essex The Opportunity This is a rare chance to take ownership of sales growth for a long-established, family-run cleaning and facilities services business. The company has grown organically through reputation and client referrals, with a loyal operational team delivering exceptional service. Now, with ambitious growth targets, they are seeking their first-ever Head of Sales to drive strategy, win new clients, and build a dedicated sales function. What You ll Be Doing Develop and implement a business development plan aligned with ambitious 3-year growth goals Personally drive new business: prospecting, writing proposals, client meetings, pricing, presenting, and closing Lead bid input and tender writing Target mid-to-large value contracts (£50k+) while adding value through smaller wins Explore opportunities in new sectors or geographical areas Work closely with directors across the business to align sales with operational excellence About You We re looking for an experienced, self-sufficient sales professional with a strong track record of selling cleaning/facilities management solutions into private and commercial sectors (e.g. managing agents, professional services, high-end retail, media). You ll be a hungry business developer, confident in generating your own pipeline, writing solutions, and shaping deals. Most importantly, you ll bring the vision and drive to build a sales function from scratch. Apply Now If you re ready to take ownership of sales strategy for a well-established, growing business, while enjoying autonomy and the backing of a strong leadership team, we d love to hear from you. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Head of Sales - Commercial Cleaning & FM Services London / Hybrid (with some travel to Essex HQ) Basic c. £100,000+ OTE £125k £150k + Car/Allowance + Benefits Why Join? Lead sales strategy for a £30m, family-owned business with 50+ years of success Shape and build a new sales department from the ground up Flexible package: high base salary, strong OTE, company car/allowance, generous holiday, negotiable pension Hybrid working with City of London/West End focus + HQ support from Essex The Opportunity This is a rare chance to take ownership of sales growth for a long-established, family-run cleaning and facilities services business. The company has grown organically through reputation and client referrals, with a loyal operational team delivering exceptional service. Now, with ambitious growth targets, they are seeking their first-ever Head of Sales to drive strategy, win new clients, and build a dedicated sales function. What You ll Be Doing Develop and implement a business development plan aligned with ambitious 3-year growth goals Personally drive new business: prospecting, writing proposals, client meetings, pricing, presenting, and closing Lead bid input and tender writing Target mid-to-large value contracts (£50k+) while adding value through smaller wins Explore opportunities in new sectors or geographical areas Work closely with directors across the business to align sales with operational excellence About You We re looking for an experienced, self-sufficient sales professional with a strong track record of selling cleaning/facilities management solutions into private and commercial sectors (e.g. managing agents, professional services, high-end retail, media). You ll be a hungry business developer, confident in generating your own pipeline, writing solutions, and shaping deals. Most importantly, you ll bring the vision and drive to build a sales function from scratch. Apply Now If you re ready to take ownership of sales strategy for a well-established, growing business, while enjoying autonomy and the backing of a strong leadership team, we d love to hear from you. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a circa £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors. I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional to become their London Sales Director. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. This role will have been muti-faceted, as well as having a personal target to meet the role holder will also manage a BDM with the plan to appoint a second BDM. The Sales Director must be experienced in tenders and larger bids as well as seeking out regular BDM opportunities. They are looking to continue their double digit organic growth across all sectors in London, with a focus on increasing the average size of the contracts won. The client wants to consider all potential suitable candidates, so targets and the basic salary will be negotiable. Candidate requirements You must have extensive experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts Possess a proven track record of winning new business. Experienced in writing tenders and undertaking larger bids. Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature. Reside within a couple of hours travel of the Haringey area, so in reality London and the Home Counties areas. Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be a holder of a clean driving licence. Have a stable career history. Be a strong established player in the cleaning sales market with a verifiable track record of high value wins. Posses an ability to build and grow a successful sales and bid team, whilst self-achieving a good sized target of higher value opportunities to meet the individual target. Have a good network of contacts to be able to be invited to participate in tenders, also contacts within managing agents, procurement and sales consultants and other key relationships. Basic salary circa £60k-£70k, commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
Established over thirty years ago my client is a successful, family-run, Commercial Cleaning company based in London with a healthy growth and a circa £13m turnover. They provide a broad variety of soft FM/cleaning services across the UK with a network of local offices. They hold on to the principles and ethics on which they were founded and they are still very much at the heart of what they do today. They have a deeply held commitment to deliver excellent client satisfaction to a client base that encompasses companies in many sectors. I am currently working in partnership with them to recruit an industry experienced (contract cleaning) sales professional to become their London Sales Director. The company has telesales support, access to the relevant portals for tenders and receives a good number of quality enquiries from their website. The successful candidate would also be expected to engage in proactive activities to pinpoint sales opportunities. This role will have been muti-faceted, as well as having a personal target to meet the role holder will also manage a BDM with the plan to appoint a second BDM. The Sales Director must be experienced in tenders and larger bids as well as seeking out regular BDM opportunities. They are looking to continue their double digit organic growth across all sectors in London, with a focus on increasing the average size of the contracts won. The client wants to consider all potential suitable candidates, so targets and the basic salary will be negotiable. Candidate requirements You must have extensive experience of selling commercial cleaning contracts Possess a proven track record of winning new business. Experienced in writing tenders and undertaking larger bids. Have the drive and capability to undertake the full sales process from lead generation, through site survey, financial metrics, proposal creation, to contract signature. Reside within a couple of hours travel of the Haringey area, so in reality London and the Home Counties areas. Possess a professional appearance with excellent verbal and written communication skills. Be a holder of a clean driving licence. Have a stable career history. Be a strong established player in the cleaning sales market with a verifiable track record of high value wins. Posses an ability to build and grow a successful sales and bid team, whilst self-achieving a good sized target of higher value opportunities to meet the individual target. Have a good network of contacts to be able to be invited to participate in tenders, also contacts within managing agents, procurement and sales consultants and other key relationships. Basic salary circa £60k-£70k, commission (based on the annual net sale value), vehicle (electric) or pool car, laptop, mobile, NEST pension and 28 days holiday Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers. Please view our latest jobs on our website and follow us on Linkedin and Twitter. We do try to reply to each application personally, however as we receive a high number of applications for each role, we handle it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest.
My client who has been operating since 2015, is a growing provider of manned security and facilities management services such as commercial cleaning. They are holders of SIA approved contractor status. Their core security services include, Key Holding, Alarm Response, Lock and Unlocks, Mobile Patrols, Vacant Property Inspections, Manned Guarding, Site Security, Retail security, Concierge Security, Door Supervision, cleaning and Event Security for a diverse client base that includes; Councils, Care Homes, Schools, Academies, Universities, Gatehouses, Checkpoints, Zoos etc, with contracts across the country. From our Solihull Headquarters, our professional team of dedicated Managers, Supervisors, Security Officers, Cleaners, Engineers and Helpdesk Operatives provide efficient and effective services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the private and public sector. I am currently working with them to appoint a customer focused Part-Time Telemarketer/Appointment Maker. (20 hours Per Week) the role is based in their head office in Solihull. This position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years experience in telesales and appointment setting. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Making outbound telephone calls to prospective contacts, to secure appointments for our field-based teams. Qualifying new leads and opportunities to build and grow our CRM database. Logging calls, conversations and diarise call backs Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Working as part of a team to maximise opportunities and assist with company growth To be a key ambassador of the company Candidate requirements Do you have a proven track record in setting appointments for a field-based business development team? Do you enjoy working in a growing business? Can you commute to Solihull? You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. You must enjoy a fast-paced continuous improvement environment and play your part in its development. Working within the facilities management arena will be highly beneficial but not essential. Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour, Monthly commission, PDP annual bonus, 20 days holiday p/and 8 bank holidays (pro rata part time), Hybrid working options and On-site parking We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.
Oct 21, 2025
Full time
My client who has been operating since 2015, is a growing provider of manned security and facilities management services such as commercial cleaning. They are holders of SIA approved contractor status. Their core security services include, Key Holding, Alarm Response, Lock and Unlocks, Mobile Patrols, Vacant Property Inspections, Manned Guarding, Site Security, Retail security, Concierge Security, Door Supervision, cleaning and Event Security for a diverse client base that includes; Councils, Care Homes, Schools, Academies, Universities, Gatehouses, Checkpoints, Zoos etc, with contracts across the country. From our Solihull Headquarters, our professional team of dedicated Managers, Supervisors, Security Officers, Cleaners, Engineers and Helpdesk Operatives provide efficient and effective services 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to the private and public sector. I am currently working with them to appoint a customer focused Part-Time Telemarketer/Appointment Maker. (20 hours Per Week) the role is based in their head office in Solihull. This position will ideally suit someone with at least 2-3 years experience in telesales and appointment setting. The key responsibilities of the role include, but are not limited to: Making outbound telephone calls to prospective contacts, to secure appointments for our field-based teams. Qualifying new leads and opportunities to build and grow our CRM database. Logging calls, conversations and diarise call backs Building client relationships over the phone to understand their needs and service requirements. Working as part of a team to maximise opportunities and assist with company growth To be a key ambassador of the company Candidate requirements Do you have a proven track record in setting appointments for a field-based business development team? Do you enjoy working in a growing business? Can you commute to Solihull? You will need to be determined and enthusiastic with a proven track record in achieving call and appointment targets. You must enjoy a fast-paced continuous improvement environment and play your part in its development. Working within the facilities management arena will be highly beneficial but not essential. Hourly rate of £12.21 per hour, Monthly commission, PDP annual bonus, 20 days holiday p/and 8 bank holidays (pro rata part time), Hybrid working options and On-site parking We do try to reply to each application personally, however as you can appreciate, we receive a high number of applications for each role we handle and it is not always possible to do this. Therefore, if we do not contact you within seven days your application for this particular role has not been successful. However, we have retained your CV and we will advise you of future roles that may be of interest. Fairford Associates operates as an Employment Agency introducing work-seekers to client employers for direct employment by those employers.
