Cleaning Operative

OCS; Grays; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Award-Winning Employer

Digital Learning

Retail Perks

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a dedicated cleaning operative to maintain high standards across Essex Police Buildings. The role covers office areas, toilets, kitchens and custody areas, with a focus on confidentiality and quality workmanship.

Working Monday to Friday, mornings, you will learn the specifics of the site and safety requirements, including COSHH. The company offers flexible pay rates, training opportunities and a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a team as well as independently.
• Knowledge of COSHH.
• Previous experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties per the specification and schedules.
• Complete ADHOC tasks as requested.
• Maintain cleaning equipment and materials.
• Maintain confidentiality due to job nature.
• Follow company policies and procedures.
• Follow COSHH chemical safety guidelines.
• Handover any outstanding work.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Initiative

Job description

About The Role:

Working Pattern & Pay Rates

Working Monday to Friday, usually mornings (hours to be discussed at interview).

Monday to Friday: £12.71 per hour
Saturday: £13.77 per hour
Sunday: £14.77 per hour
Public Holidays: £19.00 per hour, plus the day paid as holiday entitlement.

To provide a High Standard of cleaning within the Essex Police Buildings this would include the cleaning of Office Areas, Toilets/Showers, Kitchen Areas and General Cleaning of Cells.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure cleaning duties are carried out in accordance with the cleaning specification and work schedules including Custody but not Foul Cells.
• Complete ADHOC jobs as requested by your line manager
• Ensure all cleaning equipment and materials are maintained in a clean and orderly manner.
• Due to the nature of the work confidentiality is always required.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are always followed.
• Follow the safe use of chemicals guidance (COSHH).
• To ensure the handover of any outstanding work.

Qualifications & Experience:

Skills & abilities:

• Ability to work under own initiative and also as a member of a team.
• Good communication skills,
• Ability to operate in a pressurised environment.
• Excellent time management.
• Attention to detail and proactive.

Experience:

• Experience in working within a team as well as on your own – essential
• Knowledge of COSHH
• Previous experience within similar role.

Any other requirements:

• Flexible approach to working hours, including working weekends & Bank Holidays
• Willingness to take any further appropriate training.

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.

Additional Requirements

Due to the nature of this role, you will need access to a smartphone that can support our approved work applications for tasks such as clocking in and out (if you are required to use our time and attendance system for your role), viewing schedules, completing training and receiving work-related communications.

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.