Cleaner

OCS; Hagley; On-site; GBP 12,398 - 15,153; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-winning employer

OCS Academy digital learning

Retail perks app (Hapi)

Professional growth opportunities

Wagestream early wage access

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland seeks an on-site Cleaner at Hagley Catholic High School. Role involves after-school cleaning, maintaining high hygiene standards and following health & safety procedures. Working term-time (39 weeks) plus 4 weeks of deep cleaning during school holidays, with DBS processed by the company.

DBS and Right to Work in the UK required or eligible. You will clean offices, welfare areas and other designated spaces, restock supplies, and report issues to supervision, while delivering a

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector or similar environment (desirable but not essential).
• Good understanding of cleaning methods, equipment and materials.
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and a pride in delivering high standards.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties in line with site requirements, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces and emptying waste.
• Clean welfare areas, offices, corridors, washrooms and other designated areas to the required standard.
• Replenish consumables such as toilet paper, hand towels and soap where required.
• Follow all health & safety, COSHH and cleaning procedures at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages or hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Work efficiently to complete tasks within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when interacting with customers, clients and colleagues.
• Support site-specific cleaning requirements as directed by your manager.

Skills

Right to Work in the UK

DBS check

Cleaning experience

Health & Safety awareness

Independent & team working

Attention to detail

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Hagley Catholic High School, working within a school environment, 3.30pm - 5.30pm, Monday to Friday not including bank holidays. Working 39 term time weeks and 4 weeks of deep cleaning on site and contractual during the school holiday periods (as agreed with Line Manager). Due to the nature of the work, holidays are not permitted to be taken during school term time. Full enhanced DBS also required and provided by company. As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for our clients, colleagues and visitors across OCS sites. You will deliver high standards of cleaning and hygiene in line with agreed specifications, health & safety requirements and company values. This role is responsible for carrying out day‑to‑day cleaning activities, ensuring that all assigned areas are kept to a consistently high standard, while providing a professional and customer‑focused service at all times.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out general cleaning duties in line with site requirements, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces and emptying waste
• Clean welfare areas, offices, corridors, washrooms and other designated areas to the required standard
• Replenish consumables such as toilet paper, hand towels and soap where required
• Follow all health & safety, COSHH and cleaning procedures at all times
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly
• Report any maintenance issues, damages or hazards to the appropriate supervisor
• Work efficiently to complete tasks within agreed timescales
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when interacting with customers, clients and colleagues
• Support site‑specific cleaning requirements as directed by your manager

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector or similar environment (desirable but not essential)
• A good understanding of cleaning methods, equipment and materials
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Good attention to detail and a pride in delivering high standards
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures effectively

Desirable:

• Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or contracted cleaning services
• Knowledge of COSHH or safe use of cleaning chemicals (training can be provided)

About The Company:

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award‑winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering. Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

• Award‑Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
• Digital Learning : The OCS Academy offers digital courses and resources to help you build skills and grow your career.
• Retail Perks : With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Professional Growth : 600+ live learners across UK&I — Empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications!
• Flexible Pay : Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (Contract Specific)

We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.