Cleaning Operative

OCS; Carlisle (Cumberland County); On-site; USD 19,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

OCS Academy

Wagestream access

Flexible pay options

Job summary

OCS UK & Ireland is seeking a diligent Cleaner to join our facilities team in Carlisle. You will ensure clean and safe workspaces across client environments, following our health & safety procedures and completing records as required.

Shifts include Sundays and weekdays with late afternoons/evenings, offering regular pattern and flexibility. Prior cleaning experience is helpful, and the role emphasizes attention to detail and reliable attendance to keep spaces hygienic and welcoming for

Qualifications

• Right to work in the UK.
• Cleaning background advantageous.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

Responsibilities

• Tidying up work areas, cleaning floors and communal areas including bathrooms, as required.
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting/damp wiping, emptying bins and other tasks as required.
• You may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed.
• You must complete all relevant Health & Safety records and attend training courses when needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Right to work in UK

Job description

Working Pattern

• Sunday 800-2100
• Tuesday 1600-2100
• Wednesday 1600-2100
• Thursday 1600-2000
• Friday 1500-2100

As a Cleaner 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 including bathrooms, as required
• Vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, dusting/damp wiping, emptying bins and other tasks as required.
• You may come into regular contact with customers so you must be able to assist them if needed.
• 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 background in cleaning would be advantageous.
• Attention to detail and thoroughness in completing tasks.

Why join OCS

• OCS are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025, reflecting our dedication to building a supportive workplace where our colleagues feel valued and motivated.
• We believe in investing in our colleague’s futures. The OCS Academy provides a range of digital courses and resources that will allow you to grow your personal skills and advance your career.
• With our Hapi app, you can gain access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.
• Our values are Trust, Respect, Unity and Empowerment – they’re TRUE. Guided by these values and principles, we’re on a mission to make people and places the best they can be, this includes our TRUE start Awards.
• We now have over 600 live apprenticeships in the UK & Ireland — with a target of 1,000. That means more growth, more careers, more opportunity, allowing our employees to empower themselves with further development and qualifications!
• Access a portion of earned wages before payday with our Wagestream App! (eligibility for this benefit can be discussed at interview as this benefit is specific to business contracts)
• WAGESTREAM IS CONTRACT SPECIFIC

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)

Equal Opportunities

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.