Litter Picker/Cleaning Operative

Introduction and overall purpose of the role

To keep external areas clean and tidy on a daily basis.

Litter picking and sweeping of entrances and pathways on a daily basis.

Routine deep cleaning of hard areas.

Keep drain areas free from leaves and other debris.

You must lead by example and will be able to demonstrate a strong cleaning knowledge base.

Reactive cleaning of offices and workshops to a high specified standard including toilets, kitchenettes and any other areas instructed by your supervisor.

To ensure that an effective cleaning service is provided to the client.

To liaise with Client & Client Contacts in order to meet their expectations on the specified service.

To work as part of a team and use initiative to complete cleaning duties to a set standard.

Follow instructions from your Supervisor and Manager, ensuring the correct company policy and procedures are always upheld.

You will be working Monday to Friday between 12:00 to 16:00, 20 hours per week.

Main Duties & Responsibilities of the Role

• To keep external areas clean and tidy on a daily basis.
• Litter picking and sweeping of entrances and pathways on a daily basis.
• Sweeping/cleaning of hard areas and drains.
• The regular completion of quality audits and reports as per company specification.
• Understand, practice, and always promote the importance of Health & Safety procedures and policies.
• Always adhere to company policies and procedures.
• To review work schedules alongside your Cleaning Supervisor.

Educational Level

• GCSE or equivalent preferable

  Professional Qualifications required for the job - (particularly for compliance purposes or technical requirements of the role)

• BICs cleaning qualification or equivalent is also desirable, but not essential

  Experience – previous experience – desirable/essential for technical competence of the role

• Previous experience in a cleaning environment.
• Previous experience of managing a team and demonstrate the ability to implement and adhere to standards and procedures, in relation to Health & Safety.

  Personal Characteristics/Attributes

• Possess good interpersonal skills.

OCS UK & Ireland, part of the OCS Group, is a leading facilities management company providing a range of both standalone and integrated services including cleaning, catering, security, technical services, energy management and compliance, front of house, landscaping, logistics, waste management and pest control services. The company has a turnover of £1.5bn and operates across the UK and Ireland with 50,000 colleagues delivering innovative award-winning services to the private and public sectors and supporting the local communities in which it operates.