Cleaner/Housekeeper

Amey Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Remuneration

Career Growth

Training Opportunities

Pension

Flexible benefits

Exclusive Discounts

Give Back to community

Family friendly policies

Affinity Networks

Job summary

Amey Ltd is seeking a Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper for Edinburgh Castleview Primary School. The role runs Monday to Thursday, 3pm-6pm and Friday 2pm-6pm, totaling 16 hours per week. The salary is £13.45 per hour.

Join a vibrant community delivering essential school cleaning services. PVG disclosure is required before starting employment, and Amey supports safeguarding the welfare of children and offers development opportunities within a long-term career path.

Qualifications

• Highly organised with a strong work ethic.
• Friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic.
• Experience using chemicals and machinery safely.

Responsibilities

• Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our contractual requirements.
• Control stock levels and order consumables
• Operate machinery safely and in line with guidelines and training
• Ensure a high-quality service is provided to building users
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract
• Support local and business zero carbon programmes as appropriate.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong customer service

Attention to detail

Job description

Requisition ID13287-Posted14/10/2026-Complex Facilities-Edinburgh - Castleview Primary School More (1)

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper on our Edinburgh schools account in Castleview Primary school, Monday till Thursday, 3pm-6pm and Friday 2pm-6pm

The salary is £13.45 Per hour

16 Hours per week (shift pattern Monday till Thursday, 3pm-6pm and Friday 2pm-6pm)

Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK.

Every day our people create high-quality learning environments - ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and where students can gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day-to-day operational requirements of the schools.

What you will do:

• Provide a cleaning service that delivers to our contractual requirements.
• Control stock levels and order consumables
• Operate machinery safely and in line with the guidelines and training provided
• Ensure a high-quality service is provided to the building users at all times ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract.
• This role will also support both local and business zero carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner as and where it is appropriate.

What you will bring:

• Highly organised, responsible, efficient, and excellent attention to detail
• Strong customer services skills, friendly, approachable with a positive work ethic
• Welcome the opportunity to learn and support others
• Experience using chemicals and machinery safely

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates.

If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People which underscores our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation, enabling them to shine. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or can bring your professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.

Our benefitsare designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life. You will have the flexibility to choose benefits and development opportunities that are best for you.

• Remuneration - Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth: Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Cleaning Working Team leader/Manager.
• Training Opportunities : Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth.
• Pension - Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
• Exclusive Discounts - Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter.
• Give Back to community - Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

About Amey

We are a leading provider of full life-cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions, for transport infrastructure and complex facilities.

Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future.

Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come.

To find out more visit our website amey.co.uk/careers

Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion

At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.

Please contact our recruitment team at [e-mail] to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.