Cleaning Operative

Anchor Group Services Ltd; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading cleaning team as a Cleaning Operative in Edinburgh. You'll be responsible for maintaining high cleanliness standards, with the flexibility to cover additional shifts as needed. Benefit from our comprehensive training programs and employee support services, including pay advances and assistance during your journey with us.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Wagestream - access pay as you earn it

Cycle to Work Scheme

Free uniform provided

Discounts on training courses

Reward and Recognition awards

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail required for cleaning tasks.
• Good verbal and written communication skills for effective client interaction.
• Flexibility to cover shifts as required.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas to meet the agreed cleaning specifications.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly and spillages are cleaned efficiently.
• Follow H&S and COSHH regulations while using site-specific equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Verbal communication skills

Written communication skills

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

DBS Certificate

Job description

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 13/06/2025

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Description

JobRole: CleaningOperative

WorkingHours:Monday to Friday, 6pm - 8pm - 10 hours per week

Pay:£12.60 per hour

Location: Edinburgh,EH12 9DQ

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An excitingopportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for anexperienced cleaner to join the site cleaning team in Edinburgh.

The successfulcandidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaningtasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. Youmust be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, havethe ability to communicate on all levels and provideflexibility to cover additional shifts, as and whenrequired.

Thesuccessful candidate will require DBS clearance.

Dutiesinclude:

• Cleaning ofdesignated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaningspecification is completed, as per the siteinstructions
  
• Emptying of bins,ensuring recycled waste is disposed ofcorrectly
  
• Attending tospillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within anefficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure siteand staff safety
  
• Following H&Sand COSHH regulations
  
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handlingchemicals
  
• Proactiveinteraction with on-site clients and customers, offeringsuperb customer service Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handlingchemicals
  
• Carrying out anyother reasonable managementrequests
  

Requirements

• Good attention todetail
  
• Good verbal andwritten communication skills
  
• Ability to workindependently and use initiative
  
• Flexibility to covershifts as and when required
  
• Reliable andresponsible with a flexible approach to work
  
• DBSCertificate (preferred)
  
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help furtheryour career, via the AnchorAcademy
  
• Accessto SIA Top-Up and First Aid training at discounted rates, withfinancial support available Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
  
• Wagestream- access to pay as you earn it
  
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
  
• Fulluniform provided
  
• FreeEmployee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access tocounselling
  
• HospitalSaturday Fund
  
• Rewardand Recognition awards
  

What’sNext?

Ifyou would like to be considered for this position, APPLY NOWand we will be in touch.

Othercompanies may call this role: Cleaner, Housekeeper, Cleaning Specialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, Customer Cleanliness Service, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Customer Area Cleaner, Cleaning Services Operative

Withincommuting distance of: Mussellburgh, Juniper Green, Old Craighall, Loanhead, Granton, Alnwickhill, North Leith, Granton, Cramond, Ingliston, Craigentinny, Leith, Danderhall, Millerhill, Newbridge, Queensferry, Dalmeny, Blackford, Musselburgh

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.