Cleaning Operative

OCS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Digital Learning

Wagestream flexible pay

Inclusive & equal opportunities

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a proactive Cleaning Operative to deliver high cleaning standards across BBC London sites. You will follow contractual requirements, work safely, and uphold OCS values while maintaining clean, professional environments.

Responsibilities include daily briefings, PPE use, equipment management, and adhering to colour coding and cleaning specifications. Prior experience in commercial cleaning is desirable.

Qualifications

• Timekeeping and attendance reliability required.
• Ability to follow detailed cleaning standards and instructions.
• Customer-focused approach with a professional attitude.
• Ability to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend daily team briefings and follow supervisor instructions.
• Wear correct uniform and PPE at all times.
• Collect, check and maintain cleaning equipment and materials.
• Follow output-based cleaning specifications.
• Apply correct colour coding methods.
• Clean desks, general areas, kitchens, washrooms, floors and back areas.
• Maintain presentation standards for desks and shared spaces.
• Carry out daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks.
• Respond promptly to reactive cleaning requests.
• Use chemicals and machinery safely as trained.
• Report defects, hazards, near misses and accidents.
• Maintain cleaning stores, equipment and trolleys.
• Monitor consumable stock levels and report shortages.
• Attend and complete all mandatory training.

Skills

Timekeeping

Follow cleaning standards

Customer focus

English reading/writing

Job description

About The Role:

OCS are looking for an enthusiastic and capable individual to form a key part of the team. he Cleaning Operative is responsible for delivering a consistently high standard of cleaning across BBC London sites in line with contractual requirements, output-based specifications, and BBC Cleaning Expectations. The role ensures a safe, clean and professional environment while representing OCS values at all times.

Key Responsibilities:

• Attend daily team briefings and follow supervisor instructions


• Wear correct uniform and PPE at all times


• Collect, check and maintain cleaning equipment and materials


• Follow output-based cleaning specifications


• Apply correct colour coding methods


• Clean desks, general areas, kitchens, washrooms, floors and back areas


• Maintain presentation standards for desks and shared spaces


• Carry out daily, weekly and periodic cleaning tasks


• Respond promptly to reactive cleaning requests


• Use chemicals and machinery safely as trained


• Report defects, hazards, near misses and accidents


• Maintain cleaning stores, equipment and trolleys


• Monitor consumable stock levels and report shortages


• Attend and complete all mandatory training

Personal Specification:

Essential

• Good timekeeping and attendance record


• Ability to follow detailed cleaning standards and instructions


• Customer ‑ focused approach with a professional attitude


• Ability to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices

Desirable

• Previous experience in a commercial cleaning environment


• Knowledge of colour ‑ coding systems and BICSc cleaning standards

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!

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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. #CEJ26