Night Cleaning Operative

Manchester Arndale; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Cleaning Operative to maintain safe, clean environments in workspaces. The role involves tidying areas, cleaning floors and communal spaces, and performing hands-on tasks such as vacuuming and bin emptying.

You may assist customers and must complete health and safety records, with training provided as needed. The position requires a smartphone to clock in/out via the Timegate app, a Right to Work in the UK, and flexibility for varied shifts (days across Monday to

Qualifications

• Must have Right to Work in the UK.
• Smartphone required to use Timegate Time and Attendance system to clock in/out on site.
• Background in cleaning is advantageous but full training will be provided.
• High attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Tidying areas, cleaning floors and communal spaces.
• Hands-on cleaning tasks including vacuuming, sweeping, mopping and emptying bins.
• Assist customers in day-to-day queries if encountered in public spaces.
• Complete Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Right to Work UK

Timegate app

Cleaning experience

Job description

About The Role:

Shift Pattern: Varied, casual cover. Days: Monday - Sunday Hours: 6pm - 6am

As a Cleaning Operative at OCS, you will play a crucial role in providing safe, clean environments in which our customers can thrive in their workspaces.

Key responsibilities:

• Tidying up work areas, cleaning floors and communal areas.
• Your role will involve hands on physical tasks that can require standing for periods of time, for example, Vacuuming carpeted areas if there are any onsite scheduled for cleaning, sweeping, mopping (if required), emptying bins and other tasks such as potentially washroom cleaning.
• If the site cleaning is during the day or night in open, public spaces, you may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed, for example, with taking queries linked to cleaning or any incidents/ issues reported.
• You must complete all relevant Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• You must have Right to Work in the UK.
• A smart phone is required to use our Timegate Time and Attendance system to pin in and out onsite when you are scheduled to work. There may also be tasks allocated to you which will require you to use the Timegate app i.e. to record cleaning entries and any other such duties as required.
• A background in cleaning would be advantageous, but full training is required.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

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.