Industrial Cleaning Operative

OCS; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operative to keep the site clean, tidy and litter-free while supporting the cleaning teams. The role requires adherence to safety procedures, good communication, and a proactive attitude to professional service delivery.

You will be expected to follow site procedures, use PPE correctly, and report any faults or hazards promptly. The candidate should demonstrate flexibility and a strong customer-service mindset.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and team-oriented approach essential.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Understanding of safe working practices and RAMS/COSHH requirements.
• Willingness to follow site procedures and PPE rules.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site cleanliness and support cleaning team operations.
• Advocate good practice and adhere to Health & Safety procedures.
• Work independently when required and perform lone-working tasks.
• Carry out daily maintenance of cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Attend work regularly, on time, and follow holiday/sickness procedures.
• Contribute to delivering the service requirements and perform related tasks.

Skills

Flexibility

Team oriented

Presentable appearance

Communication skills

Best practices

Customer service mindset

Safe working practices

RAMS

COSHH

Following site procedures

PPE awareness

Following supervisor's instructions

Job description

About The Role

Role

The primary role of the Industrial cleaning Operative is to ensure that the site facility and workplace is maintained to the client specification “litter free, clean and tidy this will include supporting the day-to-day operation of the existing cleaning teams and the overall performance and delivery of the service.

Key Responsibilities

• The industrial cleaning Operative is responsible for the site cleanliness. They may also be required to carry out ad- hoc works as directed by Supervisor Facilities Management Team.
• Act as advocate of good practice for the company.
• Adhere to safe working practices are followed according to Health & Safety procedures.
• Role will encompass working on own initiative and carrying out lone working activities
• Post utilised to support cleaning works when required.
• Ensure areas of responsibility are always kept clean and is of a consistently high standard.
• Conduct all necessary daily maintenance and upkeep of plant machinery and tools.
• Respond efficiently to ad hoc requests.Any other duties as directed.
• Ensure regular attendance and punctuality, following the Company procedures for holidays and sickness.
• Meet Company expectations in relation to conduct and performance.
• To contribute to the delivery of the service requirement by carrying out any other related tasks as required.
• Ensure that cleaning equipment and machinery are used in the correct manner and cleaned after use. Any defects should be reported immediately they are noticed.
• Check and ensure PPE is suitable and fit for purpose of the task and activities being conducted

Essential

• Flexibility
• Team Orientated
• Presentable appearance
• Should have good oral/written communication skills.
• Possess and demonstrate an understanding of best practices.
• Have a mind-set and commitment to customer service.
• Have an understanding of safe working practices and manual handling.
• Understanding of RAMS
• Understanding of COSHH
• Following site procedures & processes
• Ensuring PPE is worn at all times
• Following supervisor’s instructions
• Supporting the site client/FM in a polite friendly manner

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

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.

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