Cleaning Operative

ABM; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

GP access 24/7

Mental health support

Cycle to work

Perks at Work

Job summary

ABM is recruiting a Cleaning Operative to ensure a high standard of cleanliness across Edinburgh Airport, including passenger and staff areas. The role supports passenger experience, health and safety, and overall airport presentation.

Candidate must have relevant cleaning experience, knowledge of safety regulations, and the legal right to work in the UK. Training will be provided, and a CRC check plus references are required.

Qualifications

• Previous work experience as a cleaner is advantageous, with knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Understanding Health and Safety regulations.
• Must be over 18 years of age due to working hours.
• Must have right to work in the UK with supporting documents.
• Must undertake a CRC check and provide 5-year referencing history.
• Must have valid photographic ID for airport badge application.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high levels of cleanliness daily in the terminal, buildings, and grounds.
• Complete tasks promptly while following policies and procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials correctly and use PPE properly both landside and airside.
• Present a professional appearance and conduct with colleagues and customers.
• Carry out any reasonable tasks as directed by supervisors.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Work under pressure

Reliability

Independent with initiative

Tools

Cleaning chemicals

Cleaning equipment

Job description

JOB TITLE: Cleaning Operative

LOCATION: Edinburgh Airport

PAY RATE: £13.44 per hour

WORKING HOURS: 42 HOURS PER WEEK, 3 on 3 off

If you require any additional support or adjustments during the recruitment process, please don't hesitate to contact our Recruitment Department at [e-mail]. We're here to help!

Role Purpose

To deliver a high standard of cleaning and presentation throughout Edinburgh Airport, ensuring all passenger, staff, and public areas are maintained in a safe, clean, and welcoming condition. The role contributes directly to passenger experience, health and safety compliance, and the overall appearance of the airport environment.

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• To ensure that a high level of cleanliness is maintained on a daily basis within the terminal building, out buildings, and airport grounds, by completing a range of cleaning activities including mopping, sweeping, dusting, vacuuming, emptying bins and the upkeep of washrooms, toilets, offices, and external areas as directed by Supervisor.
• Ability to complete assigned tasks in a timely manner while complying with the company’s expectations, rules and procedures.
• Assuring the proper handling of hazardous materials, correct use of uniform, correct use of PPE and safety behaviour actions landside and airside.
• Ability to maintain professionalism in appearance and manners towards co-workers, clients and any other person within the airport and work location.
• Carry out any reasonable task requested.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

Person Specification

• Good attention to detail with the ability to work independently and use own initiative. Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work. Good communication skills and committed to quality.
• Being able to quickly adapt to a very busy operational environment.
• Able to work without constant supervision and follow the management instructions.
• Used to working as part of a team.
• Works well under pressure.
• Reliable and flexible.
• Full training will be provided.

Essential

• Previous work experience as a cleaner an advantage including knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Understanding Health and Safety regulations.
• Due to the hours of working, all applicants must be over 18 years of age.
• All applicants must have the right to work in the UK with documentation to support this.
• Must undertake a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and also provide us with 5-year checkable referencing history.
• Must have valid photographic ID to support the application for an airport badge.

We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM's benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world's largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.