High-Level Steam Cleaning Operative

Manchester Arndale; Bath; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a cleaning operative for high-pressure steam cleaning of building exteriors and elevated surfaces. This role suits a self-sufficient individual with strong safety awareness who can work independently and as part of a team. Applicants must hold a full UK driving license and ideally have experience in pressure cleaning.

Qualifications

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• Must hold a full UK Driving License.
• Comfortable working at height with good safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Operate high-pressure steam cleaning equipment on buildings.
• Conduct safety checks on equipment and maintain logs.
• Ensure public safety and follow site health and safety procedures.

Skills

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Public safety awareness

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:

Shift Pattern:Monday to Friday, 06:30 - 15:00

Key Compliance Criteria:

To carry out high-pressure steam cleaning of building facades, roofs, signage, and elevated surfaces using Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), ensuring all high-access areas are kept clean, safe, and presentable in line with the shopping centre standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Operate high-pressure steam cleaning equipment to remove dirt, algae, stains, and grime from building exteriors and roof surfaces.
• Safely operate cherry pickers and other MEWPs to access elevated and hard-to-reach areas.
• Conduct regular cleaning of high-level glass, signage, ledges, canopies, and other external surfaces.
• Perform safety checks on equipment prior to use and report any defects immediately.
• Set up safe working zones with barriers and warning signage to protect the public and other staff.
• Monitor water usage and chemical application in line with environmental and safety standards.
• Work to a planned schedule and complete cleaning tasks efficiently with minimal disruption to public areas.
• Assist with ground-level jet washing and deep cleans as needed.
• Maintain daily logs of completed works, inspections, and incidents.
• Adhere to all site health and safety procedures, including working at height regulations and PPE compliance.
• Experience in pressure or steam cleaning (commercial or industrial).
• Comfortable and competent working at height
• Valid IPAF certification preferred, but not essential, as the course can be provided.
• Good awareness of COSHH and working safely with water/steam systems.
• Strong understanding of public safety in high-footfall environments.

Key Skills & Qualifications:

• Must have right to work in the UK.
• You must hold a full UK Driving License.
• You must have the ability to work well on your own, be self-sufficient and motivated whilst also being comfortable working as part of a team and following instruction.
• A professional attitude.

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.