At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep classrooms and communal areas sparkling clean for students and staff.
- Company: Join OCS, a top-rated facilities management company with a strong commitment to values.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible pay, digital learning, and exclusive retail perks through our Hapi app.
- Other info: Work hours align with school terms, offering a consistent monthly salary.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in a school environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: No prior experience needed; just a willingness to learn and work hard.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
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)
About The Role
Days of Working: This position is based at St Wulstans Catholic Primary School, Stourport, 3:30 - 5:30pm Monday to Friday. Additional Info: Times may vary at end of term/ inset days and parents evenings. Deep clean hours during school holidays carried out during daytime between 9am-3pm. Due to the nature of the work, holidays are not permitted to be taken during school term time.
As a Cleaner, you will play a key role in maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic learning environment for students, staff and visitors within an educational setting. You will deliver high standards of cleaning across classrooms, communal areas and facilities, ensuring compliance with health & safety and hygiene standards. This role operates on a 48.2‑week working pattern, aligned primarily to term‑time hours, with additional hours worked during school holidays, particularly over the summer period, to support deep cleaning and preparation for the new academic year. Your salary is annualised and paid in 12 equal monthly instalments, meaning you receive a consistent monthly payment throughout the year, even during periods where fewer hours are worked.
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.
Ideal Candidate:
- Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo an enhanced 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:
- Experience working within Facilities Management (FM) or contracted cleaning services.
- Knowledge of COSHH or safe use of cleaning chemicals (training can be provided).
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.
