Cleaning Operative

Manchester Arndale; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts via Hapi app

Wellbeing resources

OCS Academy digital learning

Wagestream access (contract specific)

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is looking for a dedicated cleaner to join our facilities management team on site at a client contract. You will perform cleaning duties to high standards, operate cleaning equipment safely, and contribute to a positive client relationship.

The role requires good English, reliability, teamwork and the ability to work on your own initiative. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds and provide an inclusive working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in manual cleaning and maintaining cleanliness to high standards.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clients and colleagues.
• Fluent reading and spoken English to follow safety and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to work well in a team and also take initiative when needed.
• Reliable attendance and a proactive approach to duties.

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

Previous Cleaning Experience

Excellent interpersonal skills

Good English language skills

Teamwork and initiative

Reliability

Job description

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)

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

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.