Cleaner

Royal Mail; Gartness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading postal service provider in Scotland is seeking a part-time Cleaning Operative for their Port Ellen Delivery Office. You will work independently, ensuring high standards of cleanliness through various cleaning tasks. This role offers flexible hours and includes training. The ideal candidate is friendly, reliable, and self-motivated. Attractive benefits include annual leave and uniform provision.

Benefits

22.5 days annual leave

Uniform and PPE provided

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Employee referral scheme

Full training and induction provided

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential.
• Able to work independently and manage their own time.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

Responsibilities

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting.
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices.
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces.
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas.

Skills

Friendly

Reliable

Self-motivated

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

Royal Mail is something special, a well–loved brand people can rightly be proud of. We have the assets, the infrastructure and the scale that others don’t, yet we are a big part of the communities we operate in, making billions of precious deliveries each year. Our people are at the heart of our business and are integral to helping us to utilise the latest technology and business approaches to optimise, automate and digitise our operations.

Position

Royal Mail P&FS are recruiting for Cleaning Operatives at Port Ellen Delivery Office, Port Ellen, Isle Of Islay, PA42 7AY.

Job Reference Number: 330576

Pay: £12.60 per hour.

Contract type: Permanent

Working hours: Part time, 6 hours per week. (2 hours, 3 times a week. Either Monday, Wednesday and Friday or Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday)

As part of Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions you will work from 08:30 to 09:30 as the only cleaner on site, ensuring we continue to deliver the high standards of service our customers expect.

Why Join Us?

At Royal Mail Property & Facilities Solutions, we’re proud to maintain one of the largest property portfolios in Europe. Our team of 2,500 dedicated professionals keeps over 2,000 sites running smoothly—and we’d love for you to be part of it. As a cleaner, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our spaces clean, safe, and welcoming. Whether you’re working solo or as part of a team, your contribution will help us deliver the high standards our customers expect.

About the Role

Your responsibilities will include a range of cleaning tasks, including:

• Mopping, vacuuming, and dusting
• Cleaning toilets, floors and offices
• Emptying bins and sanitising surfaces
• Litter picking within yard and car park areas

This is a hands-on role that involves manual handling, but we’ll provide all the training and support you need to succeed.

About You

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Friendly, reliable, and self-motivated
• Able to work independently and manage their own time
• Comfortable communicating with customers and managers
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Previous cleaning experience is a bonus, but not essential

What We Offer

• 22.5 days annual leave, rising to 25 after 5 years’ service (plus bank holidays)
• Uniform and PPE provided
• Defined Contribution pension scheme
• Employee referral scheme
• Full training and induction provided – no experience needed

Ready to Apply?

If you’re looking for a flexible role where you can make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you! Before you apply, make sure that you can get to the location for the hours stated, and the total weekly hours are in line with your expectations. If you are relying on public transport, check to make sure the location has good public transport links and that the cost and time of the commute are not excessive.

What happens next?

If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to take part in a short virtual assessment. It’s a great opportunity for you to showcase your skills and personality by answering seven questions relating to your cleaning background and five supplemental Yes or No questions — either on video or audio-only, whichever you’re most comfortable with.

You can complete it using a laptop, smartphone, or tablet — whatever works best for you — and you can do it at a time that suits you.

Don’t have the means to complete this or would prefer to speak with one of our team? We can also offer a short telephone assessment as an alternative.

Please note: This vacancy may close early once we receive enough applications—so don’t wait!