Cleaner, Cleaning Services

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
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We are ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025. We offer digital learning through the OCS Academy which provides digital courses and resources to build skills and grow careers. Our Hapi app grants access to exclusive discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources. We have 600+ live learners across UK & I, empowering colleagues with further development and qualifications. Flexible pay is available via the Wagestream App, subject to contract.

This position will be based at Westmorland General Hospital, Kendal, working Mon – Weds 0900 – 1700. 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.

• 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 the manager

• Right to work in the UK and willingness to undergo a DBS check.
• Previous cleaning experience in a commercial, public sector or similar environment (desired 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 pride in delivering high standards.
• Reliable, punctual and flexible approach to work.
• Ability to follow instructions and procedures effectively.

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

OCS is ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For in 2025. We are passionate about developing our people through the OCS Academy and the Hapi app provides discounts, rewards and wellbeing resources.

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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.