Cleaner – Full Time

Vigilant Security; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Full-time, permanent position

Job summary

Cleanmaster is seeking a diligent Cleaning Operative to support the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). You will perform routine cleaning across conference rooms, event spaces, washrooms and public areas, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for delegates and staff.

The role includes evenings and weekends, with a 37.5-hour week, in a fast-paced, event-driven setting. Responsibilities include turnover cleaning between sessions, replenishing supplies, and following COSHH procedures to

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a commercial, hospitality or events environment.

Responsibilities

• Vacuum carpets and mop hard floors.
• Clean tables, chairs, lecterns and accessible surfaces.
• Remove rubbish and replace bin liners.
• Remove fingerprints from doors, internal glass and touchpoints.
• Check rooms between sessions and complete turnaround cleaning in line with the event schedule.
• Report damage, stains or maintenance issues to the supervisor.
• Clean entrances, reception desks, corridors and waiting areas.
• Dust and wipe furniture, ledges and accessible surfaces.
• Clean internal glass and polish frequently touched surfaces.
• Keep entrance mats clean and remove litter.
• Check busy areas throughout the day and respond promptly to spillages.
• Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, washbasins, taps and touchpoints.
• Clean mirrors, cubicle doors and surrounding surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors in toilets and washrooms.
• Replenish toilet rolls, soap and hand towels.
• Empty general waste bins and report sanitary waste servicing requirements.
• Carry out regular checks and complete inspection records.
• Clean worktops, sinks, tables and external appliance surfaces within the cleaning scope.
• Remove waste and separate recycling.
• Clean floors and attend to spills.
• Maintain staff kitchens, rest areas, offices and changing facilities.
• Provide a visible, discreet cleaning presence around occupied areas.
• Maintain washrooms and replenish supplies during busy periods.
• Clear litter and clean event spaces once released by the event team.
• Prepare areas for the next booking, including scheduled evening or weekend events.
• Follow cleaning schedules, site procedures and COSHH instructions.
• Use the correct PPE, colour-coded equipment and warning signs.
• Keep fire exits and access routes clear.
• Report hazards, incidents, lost property and stock shortages.
• Clean equipment, return materials to secure storage and complete cleaning records and handover notes.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Job description

Cleaner - Full Time

Location: Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC)

Employer: Cleanmaster

About Cleanmaster and the EICC

Cleanmaster is extremely proud to be delivering the professional cleaning services for the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC). The EICC is a premier global destination for conferences and events situated in the Heart of Edinburgh city centre. We are looking for an experienced and motivated Cleaning Services Manager to lead our cleaning operation at the EICC and ensure the highest standards of cleanliness and presentation are maintained across the venue.

This is a fast-paced, event-driven role where no two days are the same. From conferences and exhibitions to major events, you will play a key role in ensuring the venue is presented to an exceptional standard for clients, delegates, visitors and the EICC team.

The Role

As a Cleaning Operative, you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene across conference rooms, event spaces, washrooms and public areas, ensuring the venue is clean, presentable and ready for delegates and visitors.

You will carry out routine cleaning, replenish supplies and support room turnarounds before, during and after events, following health and safety procedures to deliver an efficient, discreet and high-quality service.

Your normal working pattern will be 37.5 hours per week. This will include evenings and weekends, although this may vary depending on the EICC's event schedule.

Key Responsibilities

Daily cleaning duties within a conference centre involve maintaining clean, hygienic and well-presented facilities before, during and after events, ensuring the venue is ready for delegates, visitors and staff.

Conference rooms and event spaces

• Vacuum carpets and sweep or mop hard floors.
• Clean tables, chairs, lecterns and accessible surfaces.
• Remove rubbish and replace bin liners.
• Remove fingerprints from doors, internal glass and touchpoints.
• Check rooms between sessions and complete turnaround cleaning in line with the event schedule.
• Report damage, stains or maintenance issues to the supervisor.

Reception, foyers and communal areas

• Clean entrances, reception desks, corridors and waiting areas.
• Dust and wipe furniture, ledges and accessible surfaces.
• Clean internal glass and polish frequently touched surfaces.
• Keep entrance mats clean and remove litter.
• Check busy areas throughout the day and respond promptly to spillages.

Toilets and washrooms

• Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, washbasins, taps and touchpoints.
• Clean mirrors, cubicle doors and surrounding surfaces.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Replenish toilet rolls, soap and hand towels.
• Empty general waste bins and report sanitary waste servicing requirements.
• Carry out regular checks and complete inspection records.

Refreshment points and staff areas

• Clean worktops, sinks, tables and external appliance surfaces within the agreed cleaning scope.
• Remove waste and separate recycling.
• Clean floors and attend to spills.
• Maintain staff kitchens, rest areas, offices and changing facilities.

During and after events

• Provide a visible, discreet cleaning presence around occupied areas.
• Maintain washrooms and replenish supplies during busy periods.
• Clear litter and clean event spaces once released by the event team.
• Prepare areas for the next booking, including scheduled evening or weekend events.

Safe working and end-of-shift duties

• Follow cleaning schedules, site procedures and COSHH instructions.
• Use the correct PPE, colour-coded equipment and warning signs.
• Keep fire exits and access routes clear.
• Report hazards, incidents, lost property and stock shortages.
• Clean equipment, return materials to secure storage and complete cleaning records and handover notes.

About You

• Previous cleaning experience, ideally in a commercial, hospitality or events environment.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work efficiently to cleaning schedules and meet tight turnaround times.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good time management, reliability and a flexible approach to changing priorities.
• Professional, courteous and discreet when working around delegates, visitors and staff.
• Ability to follow instructions, report issues and complete cleaning records accurately.
• Willingness to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends, where required.
• Approachable, professional and committed to delivering excellent service.

What We Offer

• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays
• A full-time, permanent position
• The opportunity to manage a high-profile cleaning operation within one of Edinburgh's leading events venues
• A varied and fast-paced working environment

Equal Opportunities

Cleanmaster is committed to providing equality of opportunity and to creating a working environment where all employees are treated fairly, with dignity and respect, and are free from discrimination, intimidation or harassment.

All employees have a responsibility for their own behaviour and for contributing to a positive, inclusive and respectful working environment.

Any form of discrimination, harassment or inappropriate behaviour will not be tolerated. Any concerns or incidents should be reported in accordance with Cleanmaster's policies and procedures.

Cleanmaster reserves the right to vary the duties of the post through the addition, deletion or amendment of tasks where reasonably required to meet the operational needs of the business and the requirements of the EICC.

The post holder may also be required to undertake other reasonable duties associated with the role and appropriate to their level of responsibility.