Cleaner

Sodexo Group; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app

Discount scheme

Job summary

Sodexo is hiring a Cleaning Operative at George Watsons College in Edinburgh. The role focuses on delivering high standards of cleanliness to ensure a safe and hygienic environment for students and staff.

Your responsibilities include detailed cleaning, maintaining restrooms and kitchens, restocking essentials, and upholding health and safety practices, with a 37.5-hour week and a 52-week contract.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work quickly and adapt to changing circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Pay close attention to detail and complete cleaning tasks on schedule.
• Keep common areas, kitchens and restrooms spotless.
• Restock essentials (e.g., hand gels, toilet paper).
• Follow health and safety practices at all times.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Team player

Adaptability

Job description

Join Our Prestigious School Community with Sodexo!

Cleaning Operative

George Watsons College, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG

• Pay: £13.45 per hour
• Hours: 37.5 hours per week
• Working Pattern: Monday to Friday 3.30pm to 11.30pm but these times will be a day time shift during non-term time.
• 52 week contract

About the Role

At Sodexo, you’ll be an essential member of the team as a Cleaner in George Watsons College, 67-71 Colinton Road, Edinburgh, EH10 5EG. Your responsibility is to ensure the site’s overall appearance shines each day by providing outstanding cleaning services, keeping the surroundings safe and hygienic for everyone. Your enthusiasm and dedication will influence those around you, making a positive impact on our community.

Join Sodexo and be part of something greater—where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way!

George Watson's College sits in the heart of Scotland's capital city, Edinburgh, providing a world-class education for children and young people from Preschool to Senior 6. We encourage our pupils to develop a love of learning through an inspiring curriculum and an extensive and inclusive enrichment programme, which are underpinned by the four values we live by: aim high, be kind, join in and respect all.

Our school is a place where pupils have the freedom to thrive, succeed, explore, perform, and grow, giving them the opportunity to discover their own limitless potential.

What You’ll Do:

• Pay close attention to detail and complete the cleaning tasks on your scheduled list.
• Ensure the workplace's common areas, kitchens, and restrooms are spotless.
• Restock essentials and supplies, such as hand gels and toilet paper.
• Be a champion of health and safety practices.

What You Bring:

• Previous experience in a similar role, with knowledge of cleaning solutions and their uses.
• Exceptional communication and customer service skills.
• The ability to work quickly and adapt when circumstances change.
• A team player who follows instructions and collaborates effectively.

What We Offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong to a company and team that values you for you. You’ll act with purpose, making an impact through your everyday actions, and you’ll thrive in your own way. We offer:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems, including legal and financial advice.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that rewards you for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and offers a 24-hour virtual GP.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme for great deals available 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Money insights and financial benefits through the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan.
• Death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away while employed by Sodexo.
• Opportunities for growth and success throughout your career at Sodexo, including various learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to promote environmental sustainability while keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• A flexible and dynamic work environment.
• Competitive compensation.
• Full training and protective uniform supplied.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. Certain roles will require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (UK) and/or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland).

Note: Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we receive a high number of applications.