School Cleaning Specialist – Growth & Training

OCS; Daliburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Glassdoor Award 2025

Digital Learning

Retail Discounts

Professional Growth

Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable cleaner to maintain hygiene across school areas, following instructions from the Cleaning Area Supervisor. You will operate vacuum cleaners and polishers, stock toilets and classrooms, and report hazards in line with health and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork and the ability to adapt to different areas and holiday deep clean activities. Training will be provided where needed, with a focus on high standards of cleanliness.

Qualifications

• BICSc certification preferred but full training provided.
• Pro-active attitude and ability to work independently.
• Experience in cleaning environment, preferably multi-site.

Responsibilities

• To be responsible for cleaning certain areas of the school site as allocated by the cleaner in charge.
• To use cleaning materials as instructed by the Chargehand.
• To operate cleaning machinery on soft/hard surfaces (vacuum cleaners, polishers).
• To maintain confidentiality regarding school matters and prevent disclosure of sensitive information.
• Vacuum cleaning hard and soft floors; spot cleaning spillages.
• Wipe furniture, doors, windows; empty and clean waste and recycling bins.
• Clean toilets, sanitary fittings, and surrounds; mop and spray hard floors.
• Replenish supplies in toilets and classrooms; check and close windows and lights.
• Report misuse or vandalism; follow health and safety procedures.
• During holidays or deep cleans, perform floor stripping/sealing, high level dusting and furniture movement as needed.
• Undertake additional cleaning duties as directed by supervisors; report hazards to Head-Cleaner.

Skills

BICSc certification

Proactive attitude

Good communication

Team player

Job description

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable cleaner to maintain hygiene across school areas, following instructions from the Cleaning Area Supervisor. You will operate vacuum cleaners and polishers, stock toilets and classrooms, and report hazards in line with health and safety procedures.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, teamwork and the ability to adapt to different areas and holiday deep clean activities. Training will be provided where needed, with a focus on high standards of cleanliness.