Cleaner/Housekeeper

Amey; Earlston; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading facilities provider is hiring a part-time Cleaner/Housekeeper for Earlston High School. The role involves providing cleaning services, ensuring customer satisfaction, and managing stock levels. Ideal candidates should be highly organized with strong customer service skills and an attention to detail. The position offers flexible hours, competitive pay, and various benefits, including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Comprehensive training

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Exclusive discounts

Social impact days

Family friendly policies

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service and cleaning roles is advantageous.
• Willingness to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a cleaning service that meets contractual requirements.
• Ensure a high-quality service for building users.
• Control stock levels and order consumables.

Skills

Highly organised

Strong customer service skills

Attention to detail

Experience using chemicals and machinery

Job description

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a part time Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper to join our Borders school account in Earlston High school, Earlston, Berwickshire, TD4 6JP.

Pay: £13.05 per hour.

Hours: 20 Hours per week (Shift pattern Monday‑Thursday 4pm‑8pm and Friday 13.30pm‑17.30pm).

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 DBS 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.

Why join Amey?

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.

• 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 Team Leader/Manager.
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days.
• 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.

Apply today. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications – please apply as soon as possible.