Airport cleaning project manager
Company
Sommerman Skinner Associates
Location
Muharraq
Job Type
Full-time
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Job Description
Responsibilities
To deliver full scope of services in line with the Bahrain International Airport output based contracts. Responsible for full operational control of the contract to the divisional manager.
Production of schedules to cover cleaning operatives allocated to sites/clients ensuring the contract is covered and cleaning duties always performed.
Monitoring and upholding contract/cleaner performance in accordance with the contract KPI's and SLA's.
Relationship management with client, advising, investigating and solving any issues.
Managing cleaning staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, staff retention and immigration compliance.
Ensuring that sites have correct stock levels and products within budget limits.
Attending client site meetings and closing any outstanding action points from the minutes of the meetings.
Ensuring timesheets and biometrics are completed in accordance with the daily manpower and the contracts daily manpower budget.
Carry out multiple site visits to ensure full compliance of operations managers and supervisors in accordance with the daily routine.
Manage the asset list of site machinery ensuring all machines are fully operational at all times.
Enforce Health and Safety regulations in particular the site safe management of COSHH.
Budget Management of a minimum BD1.5 M per annum
Ensure all site files are fully up to date and compliant with each and every file subject matter.
Produce necessary weekly/monthly reports for divisional manager and client.
Qualifications
Proven Account/Project Management skills in operations at an International Airport within the cleaning fraternity.
Minimum 3 years of Account/project management experience in Managing in a cleaning account at an International Airport.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
IBIFM/MBIFM desirable
Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Time Management and delivery of deadlines experience is a must
Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
About the Company
SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals.
Disciplines covered include:
Site Engineers
Site Agents
Project Managers
Contracts Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Commercial Managers
Planners
Safety
Purchasers
Estimators
Design Executive
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To deliver full scope of services in line with the Bahrain International Airport output based contracts. Responsible for full operational control of the contract to the divisional manager.
Production of schedules to cover cleaning operatives allocated to sites/clients ensuring the contract is covered and cleaning duties always performed.
Monitoring and upholding contract/cleaner performance in accordance with the contract KPI's and SLA's.
Relationship management with client, advising, investigating and solving any issues.
Managing cleaning staff, including recruitment, training, performance management, staff retention and immigration compliance.
Ensuring that sites have correct stock levels and products within budget limits.
Attending client site meetings and closing any outstanding action points from the minutes of the meetings.
Ensuring timesheets and biometrics are completed in accordance with the daily manpower and the contracts daily manpower budget.
Carry out multiple site visits to ensure full compliance of operations managers and supervisors in accordance with the daily routine.
Manage the asset list of site machinery ensuring all machines are fully operational at all times.
Enforce Health and Safety regulations in particular the site safe management of COSHH.
Budget Management of a minimum BD1.5 M per annum
Ensure all site files are fully up to date and compliant with each and every file subject matter.
Produce necessary weekly/monthly reports for divisional manager and client.
Qualifications
Proven Account/Project Management skills in operations at an International Airport within the cleaning fraternity.
Minimum 3 years of Account/project management experience in Managing in a cleaning account at an International Airport.
IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
IBIFM/MBIFM desirable
Proficient in all aspects of Microsoft office.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Time Management and delivery of deadlines experience is a must
Plans and carries out responsibilities with minimal direction
About the Company
SSA Ltd. (Sommerman Skinner Associates) find out the detail to allow you to make qualified judgments about your career and its progression. On the companies that we represent (over 2000 spread across a diverse spectrum of industry) we will be able to inform you of contracts pending, awarded, company growth, opportunity, relative reward and internal prospects. We believe that through spending time and effort front end through interviewing or individual dedication we can offer real advice that will be valued. Our founder is degree qualified with extensive exposure to industry and with a career also behind him in Recruitment Management. Our team is made up of qualified construction professionals. We specialise in both permanent and freelance opportunities to qualified construction professionals.
Disciplines covered include:
Site Engineers
Site Agents
Project Managers
Contracts Managers
Quantity Surveyors
Commercial Managers
Planners
Safety
Purchasers
Estimators
Design Executive
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Cleaning Staff Jobs
What is the minimum wage for Cleaning Staff Jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in Bahrain is 300 BHD per month as of 2026 for Bahraini nationals in the private sector. Expatriate cleaning staff receive a minimum of 120 BHD per month plus accommodation and food allowances of 40 BHD. Overtime is paid at 1.25 times the hourly rate after 8 hours daily.
What visa and work permit requirements apply for expatriate cleaning staff in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, expatriates need a valid work permit sponsored by the employer, costing 100 BHD for issuance in 2026, plus a 2-year renewable residence visa at 20 BHD. The employer must obtain LMRA approval before arrival, with medical fitness test required within 30 days of entry.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, no formal education is required for cleaning staff roles, but applicants must be at least 18 years old with basic Arabic or English literacy. Prior experience of 6 months in similar roles is mandatory for visa approval, verified through reference letters submitted to LMRA.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff positions in Bahrain?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, applicants must submit a valid passport, educational certificates if any, police clearance certificate, and two passport photos along with the employment contract. All documents require attestation from the Bahrain Embassy in the home country before submission to LMRA by 31 March 2026.
