Role overview
Location: Barrow-in-Furness, Cumbria
Salary: £12.71 per hour
Working hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 - 16:00
Contract Type: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 20 days holiday plus Bank Holidays, EMCOR FLEX Benefits
About EMCOR UK:
At EMCOR UK part of 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, EMCOR UK enables Defence organisations to stay focused on their core mission, while we ensure the infrastructure behind it performs without compromise.
Role overview
Required to undertake duties as directed and respond to reactive requests, providing best practice in all cleaning activities carried out to uphold company values at all times and to meet contractual deliverables.
What you’ll do:
1. Carry out cleaning tasks to ensure the agreed standards and ensure workload is prioritised and completed.
2. Ensure any repairs noticed during cleaning duties are reported.
3. Ensure a timely response to any service shortfalls identified.
4. Conduct all necessary daily maintenance on machinery (as trained) and report any issues.
5. Carry out additional or special cleans as instructed.
6. Ensure adequate stocks of consumables are available in nominated cleaning stores and where necessary requests for replenishments are submitted.
7. Attend and complete training as required.
8. Use chemicals and equipment as trained.
9. Liaise with customers and clients in a professional manner, escalating as required to ensure resolution.
10. To always work safely, raising any health and safety risks or hazards.
11. Good housekeeping of equipment and consumables and storage areas.
About the role
Who you’ll be:
12. Previous experience of workplace cleaning would be an advantage
13. Good time keeping
14. Experience of providing good customer service
15. Methodical and meticulous approach to work
16. Be able to read and speak English to ensure safe working practices are followed
EMCOR UK benefits
Benefits:
17. 20 Days holidays + Bank holidays
18. Holiday Buy Scheme - up to 5 days a year
19. Industry leading Maternity & Paternity Policies
20. Refer a Friend scheme – worth £500 per referral
21. GEMS – Internal recognition scheme with vouchers for Amazon and retail/dining
22. Extensive Learning & Development opportunities, including opportunities for progression.
23. Access to Flex Benefits: Discount Shopping, Gym, Mobile, Family Activities, Insurance, Dining Experience, Car Leasing and Breakdown Cover.
24. Bike To Work Scheme
25. Paid volunteering and charity days
26. Employee Assistance Programme - Offering guidance and advice on Personal, Health, Legal and Financial queries.
At EMCOR UK, we embrace and celebrate diversity in all its forms.
We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique. We believe that a diverse and inclusive workforce fosters creativity, innovation, and better problem-solving.
We encourage applications from all candidates and are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and growth, supported by our inclusive policies and practices.
Join us in our endeavour to build a culture of mutual respect and equity, a place where every voice is heard, and every individual is championed.
Join us in building a better world at work.