Careers at CQD Cleaning Services
Work for a commercial cleaning company that runs on standards.
CQD cleans commercial premises only — offices, schools, medical and dental practices, retail, warehouses, gyms, hospitality and more across South East England — using dedicated two-person teams, supervisor oversight and documented quality checks.
Roles include daytime, evening, weekend and overnight patterns because CQD operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
A known standard
Commercial work. Clear expectations. Visible support.
The CQD way of working
Why people stay
CQD’s operating model is built around known teams, practical support and a clear standard for commercial premises.
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Known partners
Dedicated two-person teams mean you work with a known partner rather than a new site each day.
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Vetted teams
DBS-checked, reference-verified and uniformed teams bring a professional standard to every visit.
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Real oversight
Supervisor oversight and a real point of contact keep support close to the work.
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Managed cover
Cover teams mean absence is properly managed across the service.
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Professional practice
BICSc standards and professional cleaning practice give the work a shared reference point.
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Safe products
COSHH-compliant products and proper health and safety support safe working.
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33 locations
Work is available across 33 South East England locations.
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Established company
CQD was established in 2012 and has served 500+ businesses.
Commercial cleaning roles
Roles we recruit
Role availability changes with new commercial contracts and site mobilisation. When a role is live, its exact duties and hours are shown in the vacancy data below.
Selected role
Cleaning operative
What it involves day to day
Daily cleaning of commercial premises — vacuuming, mopping, surfaces and desks, bins, washrooms and restocking.
Typical shift patterns
Daytime, evening, weekend or overnight patterns, depending on the commercial site.
What CQD provides
Dedicated two-person teams, supervisor oversight, documented quality checks, cover teams, COSHH-compliant products, uniform, DBS-checked and reference-verified teams.
What the role suits
People who are reliable, punctual, detail-focused and comfortable working as part of a two-person team.
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Find the pattern that works for you.
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CQD operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
A fair, practical standard
What we look for
- Reliability and punctuality.
- Attention to detail and pride in the visible result.
- Ability to work as part of a two-person team and unsupervised when required.
- Enough spoken and written English to follow safety instructions, method statements and client site rules.
- A legal right to work in the UK. CQD is not able to offer visa sponsorship.
- Willingness to undergo a criminal record check where the client or the law requires one, at the level that applies to that contract, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act.
- A full UK driving licence where a mobile or multi-site role requires it.
- Previous commercial cleaning experience is welcome but not always essential where training is provided.
Standards in practice
Training and standards
CQD’s training approach follows the client specification, the site risks and the standard expected from a professional commercial cleaning service.
Stage 1 of 4
Induction before you start
- A structured induction before starting on site.
Stage 2 of 4
Site induction and method statements
- Site-specific induction and method statements for each client premises.
Stage 3 of 4
Safe working, COSHH and machine equipment
- COSHH awareness and safe use of cleaning products.
- Safe working practice including manual handling and working at height awareness.
- Correct use of machine hard-floor equipment where relevant.
- Washroom and consumables procedures.
Stage 4 of 4
Supervision, quality checks and progression
- Supervision and quality checks against the documented cleaning specification.
- Progression from operative to team leader to supervisor.
CQD is a BICSc member and works to professional cleaning standards. Training and site support are matched to the role and the documented client requirement.
Live opportunities
Current vacancies
Bicester Village, OxfordshirePart time
Retail Cleaning Team Member — Bicester Village
- Hours
- 2 or 3 days per week, early morning 05:00–07:00, or late evening after 23:00 once the store has closed
CQD is recruiting two reliable cleaners for a high-end retail cleaning contract at Bicester Village, working as a team. The work can also be completed by one person where appropriate, but cover between the two team members is essential so there is never a missed visit.
Register your interest
Start with the area and work that suit you.
Tell CQD what you are looking for. Applications are reviewed for future commercial cleaning opportunities across the operating area.
A fair process
Equal opportunities
CQD Cleaning Services Ltd is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified people and we do not discriminate on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation. Selection is based on skills, experience and availability.
Recruitment privacy
Your data
CQD collects contact details, right to work status, experience and availability during recruitment so it can assess interest in current and future commercial cleaning roles and contact you about a suitable opportunity.
CQD keeps personal data only for as long as it is needed for the purpose for which it was collected and to meet legal, accounting, insurance or reporting requirements. When it is no longer needed, it is securely deleted or made anonymous.
Criminal record information is only requested where the law or a client requirement applies and is handled lawfully. Read the Privacy Policy.
Operating pattern
Work that fits commercial hours.
CQD operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Roles include daytime, evening, weekend and overnight patterns, and average weekly working time and rest breaks follow the Working Time Regulations.
Practical questions
Frequently asked
Do I need experience to apply?
Previous commercial cleaning experience is welcome, and training is provided where required.
Do you offer visa sponsorship?
No. You must have the legal right to work in the UK.
Will I need a DBS check?
Where the client or the law requires it, the role is subject to a criminal record check at the applicable level.
What hours are available?
Daytime, evening, weekend and overnight patterns are available because CQD operates seven days a week, 24 hours a day.
Do I need my own transport?
A full UK driving licence is needed for mobile and multi-site roles.
Where does CQD work?
CQD works in commercial premises across 33 South East England locations, based in High Wycombe.
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