Cleaning Operative

OCS; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a reliable Cleaner to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment across our facilities. You will perform routine and reactive cleaning tasks to high standards, with attention to detail and strong timekeeping.

Ideal candidates will have basic cleaning experience, excellent timekeeping and a professional, team‑minded attitude. English reading and speaking skills are essential, and willingness to obtain national security clearance if required.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English to support safe working practices.
• The ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning duties to agreed standards.
• Report maintenance or repair issues identified.
• Respond promptly to cleaning requests and service requirements.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and report faults.
• Complete periodic and specialist cleaning tasks as required.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and request replenishment when needed.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and storage areas in good order.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Reliability

Customer service

English language

Security clearance

Job description

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. You will carry out routine and reactive cleaning tasks, ensuring high standards are consistently met.

About The Role

Role Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. You will carry out routine and reactive cleaning tasks, ensuring high standards are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete daily cleaning duties to agreed standards.
• Report any maintenance or repair issues identified.
• Respond promptly to cleaning requests and service requirements.
• Carry out basic equipment checks and report faults.
• Complete periodic and specialist cleaning tasks as required.
• Maintain cleaning supplies and request replenishment when needed.
• Use cleaning equipment and chemicals safely and correctly.
• Deliver excellent customer service and communicate professionally.
• Follow all health and safety procedures.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and storage areas in good order.

Skills & Experience

• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good attention to detail and a methodical approach.
• Strong timekeeping and reliability.
• Customer-focused with good communication skills.
• Ability to read and speak English to support safe working practices.
• The ability to obtain and maintain national security clearance.

About You

• Positive and professional attitude.
• Team player with a flexible approach.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards of work.

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.