Cleaning & Waste Operative

Manchester Arndale; West of England; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning and Waste Operative to ensure smooth baler operation, safe practices, and efficient waste handling across the site. Training will be provided for balers and safety procedures, with emphasis on cleanliness and compliance with company standards.

The role requires flexibility, a right to work in the UK, and access to transport due to site location. Prior cleaning experience is preferred and a full training program is available.

Qualifications

• Experience with balers is preferred but full training will be provided.
• Cleaning experience is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary.
• Right to Work in the UK is required.
• Current FLT licence is desirable and transport is required due to site location.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth running of baler machines in your area (training will be provided).
• Assist with rectifying and reporting any issues arising.
• Ensure safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with.
• Carry out cleaning duties and general housekeeping of the baler area.
• Ensure waste is moved to correct locations across the site.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Balers experience

FLT license desirable

Own transport required

Tools

Baler machines

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.

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)

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Varied

As a Cleaning and Waste Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of cleaning and waste management operations in your area. This role involves ensuring safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with, carrying out cleaning duties and general housekeeping, and ensuring waste is moved to the correct locations across the site. Training will be provided for operating baler machines if necessary.

The key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the smooth running of baler machines in your area (training will be provided)
• Assist with rectifying and reporting any issues arising
• Ensure safe working practices and company procedures are always complied with
• Carry out cleaning duties and general housekeeping of the baler area.
• Ensuring waste is moved to correct locations across site

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK
• Experience with working with balers is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary.
• Cleaning experience is preferred but full training will be provided if necessary.
• Current FLT licence is desirable
• Experience in moving waste would be desirable
• You’ll need your own transport due to site location and shift times

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.