Cleaning Operative

Company: EMCOR UK
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Location: Barrow in Furness
Job Description:

Salary: £13.45 per hour

Working hours: Monday to Friday, 6.00-14.30

Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

At OCS, we deliver facilities management for the Defence sector by combining our engineering heritage with advanced innovation to support mission critical environments. We put people at the heart of everything we do, working closely with Defence customers to understand their needs, from strategic estate priorities to the safe, reliable delivery of day-to-day services across secure sites.For our people, working in Defence offers long term stability and the opportunity to build a meaningful, lasting career. Defence contracts are typically longstanding, providing job security, continuity of work, and the chance to develop deep expertise within complex, high profile environments.

Role Overview

Location: Barrow-In-FurnessSalary: £13.45 per hourWorking hours: Monday to Friday, 6.00-14.30Contract Type: Permanent Full Time

At OCS, we deliver facilities management for the Defence sector by combining our engineering heritage with advanced innovation to support mission critical environments. We put people at the heart of everything we do, working closely with Defence customers to understand their needs, from strategic estate priorities to the safe, reliable delivery of day-to-day services across secure sites.For our people, working in Defence offers long term stability and the opportunity to build a meaningful, lasting career. Defence contracts are typically longstanding, providing job security, continuity of work, and the chance to develop deep expertise within complex, high profile environments.Our purpose is to ensure Defence infrastructure remains resilient, compliant, and ready to support operational effectiveness.Through our One Data World platform, we use secure, data-driven insights to optimise performance, proactively manage critical assets, and adapt services to evolving operational demands, while enhancing the experience of personnel on-site.By taking on the complexity of facilities management, we enables Defence organisations to stay focused on their core mission, while we ensure the infrastructure behind it performs without compromise.

What You’ll Do:

  • Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed standards and ensure workload is prioritised and completed.
  • Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported.
  • Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified.
  • Conduct all necessary daily maintenance on machinery (as trained) and report any issues.
  • Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed.
  • Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted.
  • Attend and complete training as required.
  • Use chemicals and equipment as trained.
  • Liaise with customers and clients in a professional manner, escalating as required to ensure resolution.
  • To always work safely, raising any health and safety risks or hazards.
  • Good housekeeping of equipment and consumables and storage areas.

About The Role

Who you’ll be:

  • Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
  • Good time keeping
  • Experience of providing good customer service
  • Methodical and meticulous approach to work
  • Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed

Benefits:

EMCOR UK benefits

  • Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
  • GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
  • Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
  • Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
  • Paid volunteering and charity days
  • Medicash – Health cash plan – Benefits covered include dental, optical, physiotherapy and a health & wellbeing.
  • Employee Assistance Programme – Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.

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Posted: August 24th, 2026