Cleaning Operative

OCS; Cork; On-site; EUR 1,653,000 - 2,204,000; Full time

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a reliable cleaner for a site-based role in Cork, Ireland. You will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleaning, using and caring for cleaning equipment, and fostering positive relations with clients on contract sites.

The role requires good English, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work as part of a team or independently. OCS offers a supportive environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience; able to perform manual cleaning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good English language skills, reading and spoken.
• Ability to work as part of a team as well as on own initiative.
• Reliable.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring high standard of cleaning as directed by management.
• Use and care of cleaning equipment.
• Encourage good relations with all clients on contract site.
• Promptly deal with any queries or complaints.
• To perform any other reasonable duties that may be allocated by the management.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good English language skills

Team / independent worker

Reliable

Previous cleaning experience

Job description

• Ensuring high standard of cleaning as directed by management.
• Use and care of cleaning equipment.
• Encourage good relations with all clients on contract site.
• Promptly deal with any queries or complaints.
• To perform any other reasonable duties that may be allocated by the management.
• Previous Cleaning Experience - must be able to do manual cleaning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good English language skills, reading and spoken
• Ability to work as a part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Reliable

About The Role

Key Responsibilities

• Ensuring high standard of cleaning as directed by management.
• Use and care of cleaning equipment.
• Encourage good relations with all clients on contract site.
• Promptly deal with any queries or complaints.
• To perform any other reasonable duties that may be allocated by the management.

Essential Hiring Criteria

• Previous Cleaning Experience - must be able to do manual cleaning.
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Good English language skills, reading and spoken
• Ability to work as a part of a team as well as on own initiative
• Reliable

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.