Airport Cleaning Project Manager
Company
Sommerman Skinner Associates SSA Limited
Location
Manama
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 BD1.5M 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 BD1.5M 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 in 2026?
As per the Ministry of Labour and Social Development, the minimum wage for cleaning staff in Bahrain is 150 BHD per month as of January 2026 for Bahraini nationals in private sector roles. Expatriate cleaners under the sponsorship system receive a contractual minimum of 120 BHD monthly plus overtime at 1.25 times the hourly rate for hours beyond 8 per day.
What work permit and visa requirements apply for expatriate cleaning staff in Bahrain?
Expatriate cleaning staff must obtain a work permit through the Labour Market Regulatory Authority before arrival, with the employer sponsoring a 2-year renewable visa. The permit fee is 100 BHD for the first year and requires a valid medical fitness certificate issued after arrival in Bahrain.
What education and experience are required for cleaning staff jobs in Bahrain?
No formal education certificate is required for cleaning staff positions in Bahrain as of 2026. Applicants need at least 6 months of prior cleaning experience verified by previous employer references and must be between 21 and 50 years old at the time of application.
What documents are needed to apply for cleaning staff jobs in Bahrain?
Required documents include a valid passport, recent passport-size photos, a police clearance certificate issued within the last 3 months, and a medical report from an approved center. Applications must be submitted online via the LMRA portal with employer sponsorship letter before travel.
