Contract
Contract: Full time, three-month fixed-term contract*
Reporting to: Facilities Manager
Company Overview
Ocasa is not your typical property management company - we're redefining how residential properties are managed in the UK. Established to oversee a private investment fund's residential portfolio, we focus on delivering exceptional experiences to residents living in our high-quality, yet affordable homes.
Role Overview
The Cleaner will report to the Facilities Manager, managing cleans across our sites including both communal and end of tenancy, ensuring works are resolved effectively.
This role will provide coverage across our sites in the Wirral.
Key Responsibilities
* Surface Cleaning: Dusting, wiping, and polishing furniture, windows, and other surfaces.
* Floor Care: Vacuuming carpets, sweeping uncarpeted areas and mopping.
* Kitchen cleaning: Cleaning ovens, counters, and other kitchen appliances.
* Bathroom cleaning: Cleaning and disinfecting toilets, showers, and other bathroom fixtures.
* Waste management: Maintaining site cleanliness and removing waste where needed.
* Stock management: Checking stock levels of cleaning supplies and refilling toiletries, toilet paper, and paper towels.
* Equipment maintenance: Performing basic maintenance on cleaning tools and equipment, reporting any defects or faults.
* Health and Safety: Following all health and safety procedures, including the proper use of cleaning products. Assist in the improvement of Health & Safety standards across all sites
* Client interaction: Reporting maintenance issues and other concerns.
* Work collaboratively and engage with other teams within the business.
* Take the initiative to perform cleaning and tidying tasks that are not specifically contained within the rota but require attention as part of maintaining overall high standards
* Support the delivery of continuous improvement action plans
* Maintain a safe and clean environment for all
Experience and Skills
* Previous experience in a similar role, with confidence carrying out general cleaning tasks.
* A full UK driving license.
* Good communication.
* Competent with IT.
* Able to work well both independently and as part of a team.
* Being physically capable and self motivated.
* Strong time management skills with the ability to work to deadlines and balance multiple priorities.
* Knowledge of COSSH and the safe use of chemicals.
* A positive, can-do attitude and a flexible approach to your working day.
* Awareness of Health and Safety practices for yourself and others on site, as they relate to the operation of cleaning equipment and the dilution of cleaning chemicals.
* Willingness to work flexibly, including outside normal hours when needed to maintain service continuity.
* Good practical skills across a variety of repair and maintenance tasks.
Company Benefits
* Enhanced Pension
* 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
* Your birthday off
* Time off to move home
* Life assurance
* Group Income Protection
* Commitment to your learning and development
* Employee wellness resources and events
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Regular team building events
Our Values
We have built a business to be proud of and our values are key to our ongoing growth. All Ocasa colleagues are expected to demonstrate our values in their ways of working.
We recognise our responsibility to act with a considered approach. It is through careful consideration that we achieve the best outcomes for ourselves and others.
We believe in doing the right thing, and we hold our principles closely in everything that we do.
Empathy is key to creating a culture that’s open, supportive, and kind. Whether it’s working with colleagues, residents, or external parties, we treat everyone with empathy.
Additional Information
*This role will initially be appointed on a three-month fixed-term contract, with a view to extending to permanent employment if successful.
The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK.
We require all candidates that have been offered employment with us to complete a background check that will include eligibility to work in UK, employment referencing, DBS check, and depending on the role, further checks may need to be conducted.
We know that to be truly innovative, we need to have a diverse team. That is why Ocasa Homes is committed to creating an inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.
We will make reasonable adjustments to our recruitment process to ensure that you have the best chance of success. Please contact our People team to discuss how we can support you: recruitment@ocasahomes.co.uk
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