Cleaning Operative

Manchester Arndale; Lerwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Lerwick, UK seeks candidates for a cleaning role. This position is crucial for maintaining safe, clean work environments. Responsibilities include tidying work areas, vacuuming, and assisting customers. Candidates should have the Right to Work in the UK, and a cleaning background is a plus. OCS offers professional development opportunities, a welcoming environment, and an inclusive workplace culture.

Benefits

Access to the Hapi app for discounts

Earned wages access via Wagestream

Training opportunities through OCS Academy

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Background in cleaning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Tidying up work areas and cleaning communal areas.
• Dusting, mopping, sweeping, and emptying bins.
• Assisting customers as required.
• Completing Health & Safety records and attending training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Job description

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.

About The Role:

Working Pattern - Monday, Tues, Thur, Sat Sun
Schedule - AM Shifts 6am - 9am

At OCS, you will play a crucial role in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Tidying up work areas, cleaning floors and communal areas including bathrooms, as required
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting/damp wiping, emptying bins and other tasks as required.
• You may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed.
• You must complete all relevant Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• A background in cleaning would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

Why join OCS?

✅ OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated.

🚀 We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of digital courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career.

🙂 With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

🌟 Our values are Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – they’re TRUE. Guided by these values and principles, we’re on a mission to make people and places the best they can be, this includes our TRUE start Awards.

📝 We now have over 600 live apprenticeships in the UK & Ireland — with a target of 1,000. That means more growth, more careers, more opportunity, allowing our employees to empower themselves with further development and qualifications!

💰 Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (eligibility for this benefit can be discussed at interview as this benefit is specific to business contracts)

WAGESTREAM IS CONTRACT SPECIFIC

How to Apply:

If you are interested in joining a business that encourages professional development, career progression and the chance to work with inspirational people then please click apply and register your interest! You can also sign up to our job alerts when registering which will notify you when other suitable vacancies are available.

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.