Cleaner

About the Company

OCS UK & Ireland is a major facilities management provider with more than 50,000 team members and annual revenue of over £2bn. The business delivers award-winning and innovative solutions across facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security, and catering.

The organisation’s purpose is to help people and places perform at their best for colleagues, clients, and the communities it supports. Its approach is guided by TRUE values: Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Join OCS

• Recognised employer: ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025.
• Digital learning support: the OCS Academy provides online courses and learning tools to help you develop professionally.
• Retail discounts and wellbeing support: the Hapi app gives access to offers, rewards, and wellbeing resources.
• Career development: more than 600 active learners across UK & Ireland benefit from further training and qualifications.
• Flexible pay option: eligible contracts can access part of earned wages before payday through the Wagestream app.

Role Overview

This role is based at Pathways in Preston, part of Lancashire Care NHS. Working hours are Monday to Friday, 6:00am to 9:00am.

As a Cleaner, you will help maintain a safe, tidy, and inviting environment for clients, colleagues, and visitors across the site. You will be expected to deliver consistent cleaning and hygiene standards in line with site instructions, health and safety rules, and company expectations.

Key Duties

• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as vacuuming, mopping, dusting, wiping surfaces, and disposing of waste.
• Clean washrooms, offices, corridors, welfare spaces, and other allocated areas to the required standard.
• Restock supplies including toilet tissue, hand towels, and soap when needed.
• Adhere to all health and safety, COSHH, and cleaning procedures.
• Operate cleaning tools, equipment, and products safely and appropriately.
• Escalate faults, damage, or hazards to the relevant supervisor.
• Work productively to finish tasks within set timeframes.
• Interact with customers, clients, and colleagues in a polite and professional manner.
• Carry out additional site cleaning tasks as directed by management.

Candidate Profile

The successful applicant should have the right to work in the UK and be prepared to complete a DBS check.

Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector, or similar setting is helpful, though not essential. A solid understanding of cleaning techniques, materials, and equipment is expected, along with awareness of hygiene and health and safety standards.

You should be able to work both independently and collaboratively, show strong attention to detail, and take pride in delivering high-quality work. Reliability, punctuality, flexibility, and the ability to follow instructions and procedures are also important.

Desirable Experience

• Prior experience in facilities management or contracted cleaning services.
• Knowledge of COSHH or the safe handling of cleaning chemicals; training can be provided.

Additional Information

This employer is committed to equal opportunities and values a diverse workforce made up of people with a wide range of backgrounds, skills, and perspectives. An inclusive and welcoming environment is promoted, and applications are encouraged from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

If you are looking for an organisation that supports professional growth, career progression, and the chance to work with inspiring people, this opportunity may be a strong fit.