Cleaning Operative

OCS Group; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is seeking a Cleaning Operative in Wakefield. The role involves cleaning train carriages, ensuring a high standard of cleanliness, and maintaining health and safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will have a can-do attitude, good communication skills, and the ability to work both independently and in a team. Flexibility with working hours is essential, and previous cleaning experience is preferred. This position offers the chance for personal and professional development.

Qualifications

• Must have the right to work in the UK.
• Flexible with working hours and days.
• Previous experience working in cleaning is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Clean washrooms, communal areas, and floors.
• Vacuum, sweep, dust, and wipe surfaces.
• Collect litter and dispose of waste.
• Sanitize touch points and use cleaning equipment.
• Report equipment faults and health/safety concerns.

Skills

Can-Do attitude

Good communication skills

Ability to work alone or as part of a team

Ability to work to deadlines

Education

GCSE Grades in English and Maths

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.

About The Role

Days of working: Varied shift pattern

Additional information: This role will be based on both platforms and in offices.

This is an exciting opportunity for the right person to join our team at OCS as a Cleaning Operative, where, in the performance of your duties, you will ensure that, while working as part of a team, the inside of train carriages are cleaned from front to back and ready to start the next stage of their journey.

Working at pace and to timetables, it is vital to be a good communicator and having a happy to help can‑do attitude is a must to ensure that work is completed to schedule. You will be on the front line of the operation and play a key role in the delivery of service to our client by ensuring that trains are cleaned to a high standard and are ready for rail users at the start of their journey and rail experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning of washrooms, communal areas & floor space
• Vacuuming, sweeping, dusting & damp wiping
• Litter collection, emptying of bins & disposal
• Sanitisation of touch points
• Use of cleaning equipment
• Reporting of any equipment faults and health and safety concerns
• Adhering to all health & safety guidelines
• Attend relevant health & safety training
• Attend all training deemed by the company necessary to perform this role

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria

• Can‑Do, happy to help attitude
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Flexible with working hours and days
• Ability to work to deadlines and prioritize workloads
• Good communication skills
• Must have the right to work in the UK

Desirable

• Previous experience working in cleaning
• Previous experience of working with member of the public
• Passing GCSE Grades (or equivalent) in: English, Maths

How to Apply

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Equal Opportunities Statement

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.