Cleaning Assistant

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

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment. The role entails after-hours cleaning from 5:00pm to 1:00am, with responsibilities including tidying rooms, waste management, and ensuring security on completion.

Essential requirement: a full driving licence and prior cleaning experience, ideally in schools or multi-site settings. Training will be provided where needed to meet health and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Experience in school cleaning or across multiple sites preferred.
• BICSc certification desirable, but full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas of the school as allocated by the cleaning supervisor, adapting to changing operational needs.
• Vacuum hard and soft floors, mop hard surfaces and promptly clean spillages.
• Dust and wipe furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork and doors, and clean internal glass.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling bins.
• Clean toilets, sanitary fittings and surrounding areas, replenishing consumables as required.
• Use cleaning products and machinery safely, following instructions and training.
• Straighten furniture and leave rooms clean and orderly.
• Close windows, switch off lights and lock designated rooms after cleaning.
• Report defects, hazards, misuse or vandalism promptly to the cleaning supervisor.
• Support holiday and annual deep cleans, including floor stripping and sealing, high-level dusting, wall washing and moving furniture, where trained and authorised.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters and sensitive information.
• Follow company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Area Supervisor or Soft Services Manager.

Skills

Driving licence

Reliability

Independent worker

Tools

Cleaning equipment operation

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm–1:00am.

Essential requirement: Full driving licence.

We are looking for a reliable and proactive cleaner to help maintain a clean, safe and welcoming school environment.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas of the school as allocated by the cleaning supervisor, adapting to changing operational needs.
• Vacuum hard and soft floors, mop hard surfaces and promptly clean spillages.
• Dust and wipe furniture, ledges, pipes, paintwork and doors, and clean internal glass.
• Empty and clean waste and recycling bins.
• Clean toilets, sanitary fittings and surrounding areas, replenishing consumables as required.
• Use cleaning products and machinery safely, following instructions and training.
• Straighten furniture and leave rooms clean and orderly.
• Close windows, switch off lights and lock designated rooms after cleaning.
• Report defects, hazards, misuse or vandalism promptly to the cleaning supervisor.
• Support holiday and annual deep cleans, including floor stripping and sealing, high-level dusting, wall washing and moving furniture, where trained and authorised.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding school matters and sensitive information.
• Follow company health and safety policies and procedures.
• Undertake other reasonable cleaning duties as directed by the Cleaning Area Supervisor or Soft Services Manager.

Skills & Experience

• Full driving licence is essential.
• Previous cleaning experience, ideally within a school or across multiple sites.
• Ability to use cleaning equipment and materials safely.
• BICSc certification is desirable, but full training will be provided.

About You

• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently.
• Approachable, with good communication and teamwork skills.
• Committed to high cleaning standards and positive working relationships.
• Willing to undertake training and develop your skills.

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.

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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.