Mobile Soft Services Operative
OCS Group
About The Role:
Days of Working: This position will be based at The Capital Building, Liverpool, working primary shift pattern Mon - Fri 0830 - 1700, although help required to cover additional duties shifts may vary from early starts to night shifts depending on operational needs. This position is primarily to assist within the North west security team for shift cover although during quite periods operative will help out with cleaning duties.
The Mobile Soft Services Operative will provide flexible operational support across multiple Home Office contract locations, ensuring the effective delivery of soft services in accordance with contractual requirements, operational procedures and security
protocols.
The role will involve providing cover for security staffing requirements when necessary, as well as undertaking cleaning duties and general soft services tasks to maintain a safe, clean and professional working environment.
The successful candidate must be adaptable, reliable and capable of working independently across different locations, responding to changing operational demands and supporting the wider facilities management team.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide operational cover for security shifts across designated Home Office locations
when required.
- Support the existing security team in maintaining a safe and secure environment.
- Undertake duties in accordance with site security procedures, assignment
instructions and operational requirements.
- Assist with access control, visitor management and monitoring of site entry points
where authorised and appropriately trained.
- Maintain a professional and customer-focused approach when dealing with staff,
visitors and contractors.
- Report any security concerns, incidents or suspicious activity promptly through the
appropriate reporting channels.
- Maintain accurate records, incident reports and handover information where required.
- Ensure all security-related duties are undertaken within the limits of relevant training,
authorisation and site procedures.
- Undertake cleaning duties across contract locations when operationally required.
- Complete routine and reactive cleaning tasks to the required contractual standards.
- Maintain cleanliness of offices, communal areas, washrooms, kitchens and other
designated areas.
- Respond to cleaning requests and support additional cleaning requirements during
periods of increased demand.
- Ensure cleaning equipment and materials are used safely and stored appropriately.
- Identify and report maintenance issues, damage, hazards or defects encountered
during duties.
- Ensure COSHH requirements, health and safety procedures and cleaning
specifications are followed.
- Travel between designated Home Office sites to provide operational support and staff
cover.
- Respond flexibly to changing operational priorities and short-notice staffing
requirements.
- Support other soft services activities as directed by management.
- Maintain effective communication with site teams and management.
- Ensure company vehicles, equipment and resources are used responsibly.
- Complete timesheets, job records and other required operational documentation
accurately.
Qualifications & Skills:
- Must have the Right to Work in the UK and willingness to undergo the required Home Office security
clearance and vetting process.
- Hold a full, clean UK driving licence.
- Be willing and able to travel between multiple contract locations.
- Demonstrate flexibility to undertake both security support and cleaning
responsibilities.
- Have good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Be reliable, punctual and professional.
- Be able to work independently and as part of a wider operational team.
- Have a flexible approach to working hours and operational requirements
- Previous experience within facilities management or a similar operational
environment.
- Previous experience in a cleaning or soft services role.
- Previous experience within a security, reception or access control environment.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements and COSHH.
- Relevant cleaning or security training qualification
About The Company:
OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within 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 commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.
Why Work for OCS?
Award-Winning Employer: Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.
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How to Apply:
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.