Cleaning Operative - East Craigs Primary School - 12651_1764604637

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Scotland is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Eastcraigs Primary School. The role involves ensuring a clean and safe environment through various cleaning tasks including emptying bins, sanitizing surfaces, and responding to emergencies. Candidates must pass pre-employment checks. The position offers a salary between £25,322 and £25,623 and includes annual leave, a pension scheme, and flexible working hours. Join a diverse team committed to maintaining high standards.

Benefits

Paid annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Employee benefits and discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or maintenance roles is preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must be reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, and fittings.
• Respond to emergency and reactive cleaning requests.

Skills

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Cleaning Operative – Eastcraigs Primary School

Salary: £25,322 – £25,623 (pro‑rata for part‑time & sessional). Hours: 15 per week, 40 weeks sessional. Monday‑Friday, 15:00‑18:00.

As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council you will deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate, ensuring our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn. You will benefit from above‑market rates, excellent conditions, paid annual leave and a pension scheme.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture and fittings in a group of buildings.
• Clean all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and replenish washroom consumables.
• Respond to emergency and re‑active cleaning as required (graffiti removal, body fluid spillages).
• Care for and keep all equipment used in carrying out the duties.
• Carry out other tasks reasonably related to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• Deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurement so that agreed standards are met.

Keyholding

You will be a key holder, operating the security alarm system when opening the building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring premises are left safe and secure when closing.

Qualifications & Pre‑employment Checks

• Regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007.
• Join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check required for continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in last 5 years.
• Unconditional offer of employment subject to satisfactory outcome of pre‑employment checks.

Benefits & Working Conditions

Paid annual leave, excellent pension scheme, opportunities to progress to supervisory level, employee benefits and colleague discount scheme. Flexible working options including morning, evening or daytime hours from 10 to 36 hours and sessional hours available on some posts.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applicants meet the statutory eligibility requirements and we recognise the benefits of a diverse workforce.