Cleaner

Manchester Arndale; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland at Darwin Nursery, Cambridge, is seeking a part‑time cleaner for 2pm–5pm, Monday to Friday. This fixed-term role for 18 months focuses on delivering high cleaning standards across designated areas while maintaining safety and quality.

The ideal candidate will have cleaning experience, be reliable, and able to follow procedures. DBS check and valid right to work in the UK are required where applicable. You will contribute to a welcoming environment for clients and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Experience in commercial/public sector cleaning is desirable but not essential.
• Must have 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties (vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, emptying waste).
• Clean welfare areas, offices, corridors, washrooms and other designated areas to required standard.
• Replenish consumables such as toilet paper, hand towels and soap where required.
• Follow health & safety, COSHH and cleaning procedures at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly.
• Report maintenance issues, damages, or hazards to supervisor.
• Work efficiently to complete tasks within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach with customers and colleagues.

Skills

Cleaning

Attention to detail

Reliability

Teamwork

Time management

Job description

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)

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Darwin Nursery, Cambridge, working monday to friday 2pm to 5pm.

Additional Info: This role is being offered on a fixed term basis for18 months.

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 withinFacilities Management (FM)or contracted cleaning services
• Knowledge of COSHH or safe use of cleaning chemicals (training can be provided)

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.