Industrial Cleaning Operative

OCS; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking an Industrial Cleaning Operative to keep the site clean and tidy, supporting the cleaning team and ensuring high standards of service.

You will work with the facilities management team, adhering to safety procedures, RAMS and COSHH, and maintain equipment while supporting the client with a positive, professional approach.

Qualifications

• Flexibility and willingness to adapt to varying tasks and shift patterns.
• Strong team orientation and presentable appearance for customer-facing environments.
• Good oral and written communication skills, with a focus on safety and professional conduct.
• Understanding of safe working practices and manual handling.
• Familiarity with RAMS and COSHH principles.
• Ability to follow site procedures and PPE requirements, and to support the client/FM team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain site cleanliness and support day-to-day cleaning operations as directed.
• Act as an advocate for best practices and safety.
• Follow health and safety procedures and work on own initiative when required.
• Carry out duties with punctuality and reliability, reporting absences per company policy.
• Ensure cleaning equipment is used correctly and maintained; report defects promptly.

Skills

Flexibility

Team oriented

Presentable

Communication skills

Best practices

Customer service

Safety awareness

RAMS

COSHH

Procedures

PPE usage

Supervisor instructions

Client/FM support

Job description

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.

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.

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 1600-1900

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.