Manager & Supervisor Recruitment

The role between "delivers the work" and "runs the contract" is where FM businesses win or lose. Supervisors who don't supervise. Contract managers who don't grow the book. Operations managers who drown in the detail. The wrong manager doesn't just cost you their salary — they cost you the contract.

CBW Staffing Solutions places the operational leaders who actually move the needle — supervisors, managers, senior managers, account directors and operations leaders — across FM, maintenance, trades and soft services. We recruit for national service providers, in-house FM teams, subcontractors, and end-clients direct, across permanent and interim appointments.

Roles we recruit for



• Facilities Supervisor
• Maintenance Supervisor
• Soft Services Supervisor
• Security Supervisor
• Cleaning Supervisor
• Facilities Manager
• Contract Manager
• Account Manager
• Operations Manager
• Regional Operations Manager
• Helpdesk Manager
• Mobilisation Manager
• Bid Manager (FM)
• Commercial Manager (FM)
• Account Director
• Operations Director
• Regional Director
• General Manager
• Client Services Manager

Sectors we cover

Commercial, healthcare, education, public sector, industrial, retail, hospitality, and data centre environments. We recruit across hard FM, soft FM, total FM and building services.

Why clients choose CBW for manager and supervisor recruitment

We recruit for the role as it actually works — not as it reads on the JD

Every manager and supervisor brief starts with a conversation about what the role actually requires: the difficult client, the under-performing team, the contract that needs rescuing. We brief candidates on the reality, not the sanitised version — so you don't lose your preferred hire in week three.

Leadership track record, verified

We reference-check every manager and supervisor candidate before they reach your shortlist. Direct conversations with previous line managers — not just "I worked there from X to Y" tick-box checks — because leadership hires stand or fall on what people say about them when they're not in the room.

Interim and permanent, seamlessly

Interim managers for mobilisations, contract rescues, cover for parental leave or extended absence, and interim operations leaders. Permanent managers when you're ready. We're one of a handful of UK FM recruiters who can do both at the same quality.

Our process

Standard 3-step, with an extra line for management roles:

1. Brief — plus a confidential conversation about the context of the role.
2. Shortlist — reference-checked managers, cultural-fit assessed.
3. Place — including support on counter-offer management (critical for manager-level hires).

If you’d like career support from a recruitment specialist who cares about your aspirations contact us today to discuss our latest opportunities.