Cleaner

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.

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off 8am to noon

Join the team that keeps one of Edinburgh’s most high-profile estates looking its absolute best. We’re hiring an enthusiastic and detail-focused Exterior Cleaning Operative to help maintain outstanding cleanliness and presentation across the Haymarket Estate’s outdoor spaces.

Your Role You’ll play a key part in delivering professional exterior cleaning services—from sweeping walkways to maintaining building façades—all while ensuring the estate remains welcoming, safe, and spotless. This is a fantastic opportunity if you enjoy working outdoors and take pride in completing tasks under your own initiative.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily exterior cleaning tasks across the estate, including public areas, paths, bins, and furniture
• Operate cleaning equipment such as sweepers, pressure washers, and waste management tools
• Complete tasks in line with scheduled routes and service requirements
• Ensure Health & Safety regulations are followed at all times
• Update the TORK cleaning system with completed tasks and service details
• Use data from the TORK system to guide efficient delivery and maintain standards
• Respond promptly and professionally to any on-site requests or issues
• Maintain a tidy and presentable appearance, representing the estate with pride

 What You Bring

• Experience in outdoor or facilities cleaning (preferred but not essential)
• A good understanding of safe cleaning practices and equipment handling
• Comfort with basic digital systems—training on TORK will be provided if needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• A professional, reliable, and courteous approach
• Physical stamina and willingness to work outdoors in all weather
• Basic education and good communication skills

What will you get in return?

• A pension scheme- to save for the future - eligibility rules apply
• Access to high street discounts
• Access to low interest loans
• Recognition scheme ‘OCS Stars’- monetary rewards given to top performers
• Training and Development- apprenticeships, e-learning, English as a Second Language and our award nominated ‘Impact’ Programme
• Long Service Awards
• Cycle to work scheme- discounted bicycles
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- 24-7 Wellbeing Support