
Customer Experience Training Manager
- Manchester
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Ensure all cleaning and soft services staff are fully trained in Mitie processes, health & safety regulations, and customer service standards.
- Maintain accurate training records and ensure all staff meet mandatory training requirements (e.g., COSHH, Manual Handling, First Aid).
- Conduct training audits to verify compliance and identify areas for improvement.
- Implement best practices in training, incorporating new techniques and customer service trends.
- Develop e-learning modules, practical sessions, and on-the-job training programs.
- Ensure all training programs align with CAA (Civil Aviation Authority) and Manchester Airport security regulations.
- Conduct regular audits of cleaning operations to ensure adherence to Mitie processes, safety guidelines, and service level agreements (SLAs).
- Monitor and evaluate cleaning standards across all terminals, providing feedback and improvement plans to Terminal Managers.
- Work closely with Terminal Managers to address non-compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Ensure cleaning teams follow correct procedures for equipment use, PPE, and chemicals in line with COSHH regulations
- Provide ongoing coaching and mentoring to supervisors and front-line cleaning staff.
- Deliver customer service training, ensuring all staff understand their role in improving the passenger experience.
- Identify training gaps and support career development within the team.
- Work closely with operational teams to build a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
- Champion customer service excellence within cleaning and soft services teams, ensuring a world-class passenger experience.
- Work closely with Manchester Airport management, customer feedback teams, and Mitie's senior leadership to enhance service standards.
- Implement passenger satisfaction initiatives, using real-time feedback (e.g., FeedbackNow).
- Investigate and resolve customer complaints related to cleanliness and soft services.
- Lead initiatives to drive improvements in NPS (Net Promoter Score) and ASQ (Airport Service Quality) ratings.
- Ensure all Health & Safety policies and risk assessments are adhered to in line with Mitie and Manchester Airport standards.
- Maintain compliance with manual handling, fire safety, slips/trips/falls prevention, and airport security training.
- Ensure correct incident reporting and staff compliance with CAMMS (Health & Safety reporting system).
- Promote a safety-first culture, reducing workplace accidents through proactive training and awareness.
- Certification in Train the Trainer or equivalent
- Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) or higher (e.g., PTLLS)
- Training in COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health)
- Manual Handling Training
- Health & Safety Awareness, preferably IOSH Managing Safely or NEBOSH Certificate 1
- Certification in Customer Service Excellence
- First Aid at Work (FAW) or Emergency First Aid Certification
- Experience with Cleaning Industry Standards (e.g., BICSc or equivalent)
- Airport Security Awareness Training
- Mental Health First Aid Certification
- NVQ Level 3 in Cleaning Supervision or Facilities Management
- LEAN Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement Certification
- Experience with compliance reporting systems such as CAMMS or CEMAR 2
- Demonstrated experience in training and compliance within facilities management, cleaning, or soft services.
- Extensive auditing and compliance experience in cleaning or airport operations.
- Strong background in customer service, with a proven track record of improving passenger experience and NPS scores.
- Excellent coaching and mentoring skills, with experience leading and developing teams.
- Experience working in regulated environments such as airports, hospitality, or transport.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, capable of engaging effectively with staff, airport management, and stakeholders.
- Ability to analyse data and trends to drive continuous improvement in service delivery.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Learning Management Systems (LMS), and reporting tools.