Cleaner

This position is based at Manor Farm Road, Porton Down, working 40 hours per week (8 hours per day), preferably 07:00 AM – 15:30 with a 0.5-hour unpaid break.

About the role

As a Cleaner, you will play an important role in maintaining a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for our clients, colleagues, and visitors across OCS sites. You will deliver high standards of cleaning and hygiene in line with agreed specifications, health & safety requirements, and company values.

This role is responsible for carrying out day-to-day cleaning activities, ensuring that all assigned areas are kept to a consistently high standard while providing a professional and customer-focused service at all times.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general cleaning duties in line with site requirements, including vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, and emptying waste.
• Clean welfare areas, offices, corridors, washrooms, and other designated areas to the required standard.
• Replenish consumables such as toilet paper, hand towels, and soap where required.
• Follow all health & safety, COSHH, and cleaning procedures at all times.
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and correctly.
• Report any maintenance issues, damages, or hazards to the appropriate supervisor.
• Work efficiently to complete tasks within agreed timescales.
• Maintain a professional and courteous approach when interacting with customers, clients, and colleagues.
• Support site-specific cleaning requirements as directed by your manager.

Requirements

• Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector, or similar environment (desirable but not essential).
• A good understanding of cleaning methods, equipment, and materials.
• Awareness of health & safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good attention to detail and a pride in delivering high standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures effectively.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or contracted cleaning services.
• Knowledge of COSHH or safe use of cleaning chemicals (training can be provided).

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.

Benefits

• 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).