Duane Manning
Congleton,Cheshire East
Summary
A dedicated professional with a strong foundation in customer service and problem solving, known for excellent time management and the ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and targets. Reliable and flexible, consistently demonstrating an efficient work ethic and exceptional attention to detail. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve career goals in a dynamic environment.
Hard-working Cleaner Operative with extensive experience maintaining optimum cleanliness of [Type]. Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in all day-to-day tasks, carrying out thorough deep-cleans as needed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work history
Cleaning operative
Igym
12.2025 - 07.2026
- Completed deep cleaning tasks to ensure a sanitary work environment.
- Maintained high standards of cleanliness by sweeping, mopping, and vacuuming floors along with floor buffers.
- Performed routine inspections of premises highlighting any potential maintenance issues.
- Adhered to health guidelines during waste disposal to protect public health.
- Implemented proper chemical handling procedures, guaranteeing safety in the workplace.
Cleaning operative
Aafd
Congleton, Cheshire East
03.2025 - 03.2026
- Completed end-of-tenancy cleaning of Council and housing association owned properties, ensuring homes were thoroughly cleaned and prepared for new occupants.
- Safely handled and used hazardous products in accordance with COSHH regulations, manufacturer instructions and work place health and safety procedures.
- Worked independently and managed time effectively to complete properties to required deadlines.
- Travelled to various locations across Cheshire and Shropshire to complete cleaning assignments, demonstrating flexibility and excellent time management.
Cleaning operative
Dazzle Cleaning (Subconract for Seddon Homes)
Congleton
03.2023 - 10.2024
- Travelled to Seddon sites across Cheshire to support property cleaning needs.
- Completed detailed builders cleans for newly constructed residential properties.
- Maintained high cleanliness and presentation standards for inspection and occupancy.
- Worked efficiently to meet deadlines while maintaining strong attention to detail.
Buisness Owner
Desire Beauty Bar
Manchester
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Owned and managed a hair and beauty salon, overseeing the day-to-day operation of the business and managing relationships with self-employed staff renting chairs within the salon.
- Managed booking, stock control and general administration.
- Created social media content and promotional activity.
- Identified new business opportunities to increase revenue.
- Adapted swiftly to changing market conditions, maintained competitiveness in challenging situations.
Buisness Owner and Retail Manager
The Dogs Dinner
Manchester
11.2020 - 04.2022
- Owned and managed a pet food and supplies retail business.
- Carried out deliveries to customers.
- Managed the day-to-day operations of the shop.
- Managed social media and created promotional content.
- Managed team of staff.
Personal trainer
Village Hotels
02.2018 - 06.2020
- Encouraged clients, resulting in improved commitment to health goals.
- Assisted clients in achieving their weight loss targets through strategic exercise planning.
- Implemented stress reduction techniques into personal training programmes, promoting overall wellbeing among clients.
- Collaborated with physiotherapists to provide rehabilitation exercises for injured clients.
Education
GCSEs -
Ellen Wilkinson High School
09/1990 - 06/1995
Skills
- Excellent time management
- Reliable and flexible
- Customer service
- Ability to work well under pressure to meet deadlines and targets
- Problem solving
- Efficient work ethic
- Excellent attention to detail
Affiliations
- Art - I have a passion for painting
- Keeping fit
- Keen gardener
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Cleaning operative
Igym
12.2025 - 07.2026
Cleaning operative
Aafd
03.2025 - 03.2026
Cleaning operative
Dazzle Cleaning (Subconract for Seddon Homes)
03.2023 - 10.2024
Buisness Owner
Desire Beauty Bar
01.2021 - 05.2023
Buisness Owner and Retail Manager
The Dogs Dinner
11.2020 - 04.2022
Personal trainer
Village Hotels
02.2018 - 06.2020
GCSEs -
Ellen Wilkinson High School
09/1990 - 06/1995