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Cleaning Services Manager - Basque Country

On-site in Bilbao·Full-time·Added 6 days ago (last checked 26 Oct)

Vectalia

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Our summary

Work mode: On-site, Bilbao
Contract: Permanent, full-time hours
Experience: Senior level

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Experience as a Cleaning Services Manager, Facility Services Manager, or similar, with experience in team management, rosters, collective agreements, and service organization.
We are looking for a person with leadership, organizational capacity, negotiation skills, and incident resolution skills, accustomed to assuming responsibility for complex operations.
Availability for occasional travel.

Nice to have

University degree. Engineering will be especially valued, and Industrial Engineering very especially. Vocational training degrees related to electricity or mechanics will also be valued.
Experience in Facility Services, especially in cleaning services, is desirable.

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

Permanent full-time contract.
Joining a leading company in the railway and services sector.
Position with autonomy, responsibility, and the capacity for direct impact on the operation.
Professional development within a solid and constantly growing business group.

If you are looking for a new professional challenge leading operations and teams in a dynamic environment with great projection, we want to meet you!

The role

Vectalia is a Business Group with over one hundred years of experience, a national benchmark in the provision of services, transport, and mobility.

We are an organization committed to Equal Opportunity between women and men. We believe in talent, diversity, and the professional development of people, convinced that diverse teams drive more innovative, creative, and efficient organizations.

🚆 At Vectalia, we are looking to hire a Cleaning Services Manager to lead the operational management of our cleaning and railway maintenance services.

If you are passionate about team management, the organization of complex operations, and continuous improvement, this could be a great opportunity to develop your career in a leading company in the sector.

What you'll do

Lead and coordinate the supervisors and team leaders of the assigned services.
Supervise and direct the activity of the production technicians, guaranteeing the correct functioning of operations.
Organize human resources and manage rosters, shifts, and the operational needs of the service.
Supervise the production carried out and guarantee its correct validation and invoicing.
Guarantee service quality and the fulfillment of commitments made to the client.
Lead the implementation of new workplaces and new railway services, coordinating the resources necessary for their correct implementation.
Manage operational incidents and act as the main interlocutor with the client on service matters.
Prepare budgets for complementary services and improvement proposals.
Analyze changes in railway traffic and reorganize available resources to ensure service continuity.
Periodically report the evolution of the operation to the Account Manager.
Ensure compliance with Occupational Risk Prevention regulations and established safety standards.
Drive the digitalization of processes and ensure the correct use and maintenance of the implemented tools.

About Vectalia

Vectalia is a European transport and mobility group operating urban and intercity bus networks, as well as facility services such as cleaning and security, primarily across Spain and France. The company manages public transport concessions and employs thousands of workers, positioning itself as a key player in regional mobility and facility management.

In Spain, Vectalia operates under the Vectalia brand with a significant presence in the Valencian Community, including a headquarters in Alicante, and has offices in cities such as Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao, and Málaga. The company actively recruits for a wide range of operational roles — from bus drivers and mechanics to security guards, cleaners, and administrative staff — making it a relevant employer for international professionals seeking stable, blue-collar or operational positions in Spain's transport and facility services sector.

Industry: Public Transport
Founded: 1995
Employees: 10,000–15,000
Headquarters: Alicante, Spain
In Spain: Alicante, Madrid, Barcelona and 8 more

Good to know if you are moving

Vectalia operates in several European countries, offering opportunities for cross-border mobility within the group.
The company is a major employer in the Valencian Community, with a high concentration of roles in Alicante and its surroundings.
Many operational roles (bus drivers, mechanics, security guards) are covered by Spanish collective bargaining agreements, which can be a learning curve for international hires.
The company regularly publishes job openings on its own careers portal, indicating an active and continuous recruitment effort.
While Spanish language skills are essential for most customer-facing roles, some technical and back-office positions may be more accessible for non-Spanish speakers.

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