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About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with a turnover of £1.7bn and 50,000+ colleagues. We deliver innovative, award-winning services to the public and private sectors and our mission is to make people and places the best they can be.
This role sits within our Private Sector FM business division that provides catering, cleaning, hard services, pest control, and security services to a wide range of prestigious clients, within the Lifestyle market.
Working at OCS is more than just a job; it's an amazing opportunity to begin or expand your career in Facilities Management. OCS has an ambition to become an 'Employer of choice' in our sector and is proud to invest in our colleague's personal and professional development. OCS provides our colleagues with opportunities to gain qualifications through funded development programmes aligned to the knowledge, skills, and behaviours attached to their roles.
About The Role:As a Deputy Cleaning Manager, you will support the Cleaning Manager in overseeing the cleaning operations and ensuring that all activities comply with health and safety regulations. Reporting to the Cleaning Manager, you will assist in managing staff, resources, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the site. Your role will involve stepping in for the Cleaning Manager when necessary and ensuring smooth operations.As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- Support the Cleaning Manager in ensuring that the contract operates within H&S policies and procedures and in line with COSHH and risk assessments
- Act as a secondary point of contact for our client and OCS management
- Help organise staff rotas and complete wage and other administrative paperwork
- Assist in managing equipment, materials, and stock levels efficiently
- Contribute to the training and development of staff, ensuring all team members are well-prepared for their roles
- Participate in cleaning tasks alongside the team to ensure high standards are met and to lead by example
- Address any operational issues or challenges promptly, finding effective solutions to maintain smooth operations
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- You must have the right to work in the UK
- Support the Cleaning Manager in ensuring that the contract operates within H&S policies and procedures and in line with COSHH and risk assessments
- Act as a secondary point of contact for our client and OCS management
- Help organise staff rotas and complete wage and other administrative paperwork
- Assist in managing equipment, materials, and stock levels efficiently
- Contribute to the training and development of staff, ensuring all team members are well-prepared for their roles
- Participate in cleaning tasks alongside the team to ensure high standards are met and to lead by example
- Address any operational issues or challenges promptly, finding effective solutions to maintain smooth operations
- Management / leadership experience essential. Previous experience of a cleaning environment is desirable but not essential.
- Flexibility is required as the post holder will be expected to cover supervision gaps in the team.
How to Apply:
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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.
