Cleaner

OCS; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaner to provide safe, clean environments in workspaces across our sites in Ipswich. You will be tidying, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, bin emptying and assisting with minor washroom cleaning as required.

Ideal candidates will have Right to Work in the UK, own a smartphone to clock in/out via Timegate, and a willingness to train. A background in cleaning is advantageous, with strong attention to detail and reliability.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Smartphone is required to clock in/out on Timegate.
• A cleaning background is advantageous; full training is provided.
• Attention to detail and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Tidy work areas, clean floors and communal areas.
• Perform hands-on cleaning tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and bin emptying.
• Assist customers in open spaces if needed and respond to queries about cleaning or incidents.
• Complete Health & Safety records and attend training courses when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Tools

Timegate app

Job description

About The Role:

As a Cleaner at OCS, you will play a crucial role in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Tidying up work areas, cleaning floors and communal areas.
• Your role will involve hands on physical tasks that can require standing for periods of time, for example, Vacuuming carpeted areas if there are any onsite scheduled for cleaning, sweeping, mopping (if required), emptying bins and other tasks such as potentially washroom cleaning.
• If the site cleaning is during the day or night in open, public spaces, you may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed, for example, with taking queries linked to cleaning or any incidents/ issues reported.
• You must complete all relevant Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• A smart phone is required to use our Timegate Time and Attendance system to pin in and out onsite when you are scheduled to work. There may also be tasks allocated to you which will require you to use the Timegate app i.e. to record cleaning entries and any other such duties as required .
• A background in cleaning would be advantageous , but full training is required
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

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.