Location
Derbyshire, Swadlincote

Hours
Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm

Salary
£14.55 per hour

About the Role
As a Cleaning and Waste Operative, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of cleaning and waste management operations within your area. This role involves maintaining safe working practices and complying with company procedures at all times. Your duties will include carrying out cleaning tasks, general housekeeping, and ensuring waste is moved to the correct locations across the site. Training will be provided for operating baler machines if necessary. Key responsibilities include:
- Ensuring the smooth operation of baler machines (training provided)
- Assisting with rectifying and reporting any issues arising
- Maintaining safe working practices and compliance with company procedures
- Carrying out cleaning duties and general housekeeping of the baler area
- Ensuring waste is correctly moved across the site

About the Company
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with over 50,000 colleagues and a turnover exceeding £2 billion. We deliver innovative, award-winning services across 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 core values are Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment, which guide everything we do.

Why Work for OCS?
- Award-winning employer ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025
- Access to digital learning through the OCS Academy to build skills and grow your career
- Retail perks including exclusive discounts, rewards, and wellbeing resources
- Opportunities for professional growth with over 600 live learners across the UK & Ireland
- Flexible pay options allowing access to a portion of earned wages before payday (contract specific)

Experience
Right to Work in the UK is essential. Experience working with balers is preferred but not required as full training will be provided. Cleaning experience is also preferred but not essential. A current FLT licence is desirable. Experience in moving waste would be advantageous.

About you
You should be reliable and motivated with a willingness to learn. Due to the site location and shift times, you will need your own transport.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required for this role; however, a positive attitude and commitment to safety and company procedures are essential.