Housekeeper

OCS; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Housekeeper to maintain cleanliness across all areas of the hospital site, including offices, kitchens and washrooms. You will assist with equipment checks, stock requests and supporting catering during busy periods.

The role requires right to work in the UK, and an enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate. Prior cleaning experience is desirable, with a customer-focused approach and strong teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
• Desirable to have cleaning experience or be willing to learn.
• Customer-driven with the ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Keep all areas of the building spotless, including offices, communal spaces, stairwells, kitchens and washrooms.
• Check equipment, request stock, and follow processes to keep things running smoothly.
• During busy times, assist the catering team, which may include serving food/drinks or handling payments.

Skills

Customer-driven

Teamwork

Communication skills

Technology skills

Tools

Mobile apps

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Lymington New Forest Hospital, working 5 days with 2 days off on a 07:00-15:00 shift pattern.

As a Housekeeper, you’ll be responsible for keeping all areas of the building spotless, including offices, communal spaces, stairwells, kitchens, and washrooms. You’ll make sure everything meets the required standards and stays that way. Part of your job will involve checking equipment, requesting stock, and following other processes to keep things running smoothly. During busy times, you’ll help out the catering team, which might include serving food and drinks or handling payments. It’s a varied role that keeps you on your toes!

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.


• An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.


• Desirable to have experience in cleaning or be willing to learn.


• You must be customer-driven, with the ability to work well in a team.


• Communication skills are key, in order to ensure successful service delivery


• Technology skills are beneficial as the role requires the use of mobile telephone and apps.

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.