Cleaning Operative

OCS; Scotland; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is hiring a reliable Cleaner to help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for colleagues and customers. You will perform routine cleaning tasks, report issues, and support high standards of hygiene.

The role requires good timekeeping and a customer-focused approach, with clear English communication to ensure safety and compliance. Join a major facilities management leader offering training, supportive teams and opportunities for professional growth.

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.

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

Attention to detail

Time management

Customer service

English language

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

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.

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.

Due to the nature of this role, a satisfactory DBS check is mandatory and will be completed as part of the recruitment process.

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.