Cleaning Assistant

OCS; Greenock; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable Cleaner to provide term-time cover across Aileymill, All Saints, Clydeview and Notre Dame. You will travel between the four schools and follow a flexible shift pattern, supporting the cleaning team.

Responsibilities include cleaning floors, furniture, toilets and other areas, emptying bins and reporting hazards. BICSc certification is desirable; full training will be provided. Good communication and independence are valued.

Qualifications

• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently or in a team.
• Able to travel between schools and cover agreed shifts.
• BICSc certification is desirable; full training will be provided.
• Cleaning experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Clean floors, furniture, glass, toilets and other allocated areas.
• Empty bins and replenish supplies.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Report hazards, defects or damage promptly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Support the cleaning team across sites as required.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Good communication skills

Travel between sites

Education

BICSc certification

Job description

About The Role:

We are looking for a reliable Cleaner to provide term-time cover across Aileymill, All Saints, Clydeview and Notre Dame.

You must be able to travel between these schools and be flexible with your allocated site and agreed shifts.

Possible shifts

• Clydeview mornings: Monday–Friday, 5.30am–8.30am.
• Notre Dame mornings: Monday–Friday, 6am–9am.
• Clydeview and Notre Dame afternoons: Monday–Tuesday, 3.45pm–6.45pm; Wednesday–Friday, 3pm–6pm.
• All Saints and Aileymill afternoons: Monday–Thursday, 3pm–6.15pm; Friday, 3pm–6pm.

Your working pattern and any additional hour required will be discussed at interview.

Key duties

• Clean floors, furniture, glass, toilets and other allocated areas.
• Empty bins and replenish supplies.
• Use cleaning products and equipment safely.
• Report hazards, defects or damage promptly.
• Follow health and safety procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Support the cleaning team across sites as required.

About you

• Reliable, proactive and able to work independently or in a team.
• Able to travel between schools and cover agreed shifts.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Cleaning experience is preferred.
• BICSc certification is desirable; full training will 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.