Specialist Cleaner

Manchester Arndale; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Digital Learning

Retail Perks

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Flexible Pay

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a Laboratory Cleaner for an early-morning shift at Boole Technology Centre. You will maintain a highly controlled cleanroom environment in a pharmaceutical setting, following COSHH and GMP procedures, including gowning validation.

Training is provided, with opportunities to gain specialist cleanroom experience. The role requires attention to detail, adherence to safety rules and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Right to Work in the UK and readiness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous professional cleaning experience in controlled environments such as healthcare or pharma.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures.
• Experience working to strict quality, hygiene or compliance standards.
• Understanding the importance of contamination control and cleanliness.
• Good communication and ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Safety-focused, reliable and able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Ability to complete paperwork and compliance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning and sanitation in cleanroom and laboratory environments per site procedures.
• Follow contamination control protocols to maintain sterile conditions.
• Clean floors, walls, production areas and equipment surfaces using approved methods.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and in line with COSHH and site rules.
• Document cleaning activities accurately and promptly.
• Perform gowning procedures and participate in validation assessments.
• Report hygiene, contamination, equipment or safety concerns to supervision.
• Adhere to GMP, health and safety requirements and ongoing training.

Skills

Attention to detail

Quality standards

Communication skills

Independent work

Teamwork

Documentation

Physical stamina

COSHH awareness

Job description

About The Role:

Days of Working: This position will be based at Boole Technology Centre, working mornings from 5:30am-7:45am.

As a Laboratory Cleaner, you will play a vital role in maintaining a highly controlled cleanroom environment that supports the manufacture of specialist pharmaceutical products used in cancer treatment. This is a specialist cleaning position where attention to detail, adherence to strict procedures and a commitment to contamination control are essential. Working within a sterile laboratory environment, you will be responsible for carrying out critical cleaning and decontamination activities that directly support product quality, patient safety and regulatory compliance. Due to the nature of the environment, you will be required to follow stringent gowning, hygiene and contamination control procedures at all times. This position offers comprehensive training and development, providing the opportunity to gain specialist cleanroom cleaning experience within a highly regulated pharmaceutical setting.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Carry out specialist cleaning and sanitation duties within cleanroom and laboratory environments in accordance with site procedures and regulatory standards.
• Follow strict contamination control protocols to maintain sterile conditions and minimise environmental risks.
• Clean floors, walls, production areas, equipment surfaces and designated laboratory spaces using approved techniques and materials.
• Safely handle and use cleaning chemicals and disinfectants in accordance with COSHH requirements and site-specific procedures.
• Complete all cleaning documentation accurately and in a timely manner.
• Undertake daily gowning procedures before entering controlled areas, ensuring all requirements are followed correctly.
• Successfully complete gowning validation assessments and maintain required standards throughout employment.
• Report any hygiene, contamination, equipment or safety concerns to the appropriate supervisor.
• Comply with all site health and safety, quality assurance and Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) requirements.
• Participate in ongoing training, assessments and refresher programmes to maintain competency.
• Support colleagues and supervisors to ensure cleaning activities are completed to the required standard and within agreed timescales.
• Maintain professional standards of conduct, hygiene and presentation in line with cleanroom requirements.

Important Requirements

Due to the specialist nature of this environment, successful candidates must be willing and able to comply with strict cleanroom protocols, including:

• Following site hygiene and contamination control procedures before each shift.
• Wearing specialist cleanroom garments and personal protective equipment (PPE) for extended periods.
• Adhering to restrictions regarding cosmetics, fragrances, jewellery and other items that may compromise cleanroom integrity.
• Maintaining high personal hygiene standards in accordance with site requirements.
• Participating in gowning validation assessments and ongoing competency checks.
• Refraining from attending work if experiencing symptoms of illness or infection that could pose a contamination risk within the cleanroom environment.
• Successfully completing all mandatory training modules and competency assessments during the probationary period.

Please note that employment within this environment may be subject to occupational health clearance to ensure individuals can safely undertake the duties of the role and comply with the requirements of a highly controlled manufacturing environment.

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous professional cleaning experience within a commercial, industrial, healthcare, pharmaceutical or similarly controlled environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to follow detailed procedures consistently and accurately.
• Experience working to strict quality, hygiene or compliance standards.
• A strong understanding of the importance of contamination control and cleanliness.
• Good communication skills and the ability to follow both written and verbal instructions.
• A reliable, professional and safety-focused approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Confidence completing paperwork, cleaning records and compliance documentation.
• Physical capability to undertake cleaning duties, including prolonged standing, bending, reaching and manual handling activities.

Desirable:

• Experience cleaning within pharmaceutical, laboratory, healthcare, medical manufacturing or cleanroom environments.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) principles.
• Experience working within highly regulated industries.
• Experience following contamination control or aseptic techniques.
• COSHH awareness and experience handling cleaning chemicals safely.

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.