Cleaning Operative - Holy Cross RC Primary School - 11519_1757941880

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

Job summary

A local government authority in Edinburgh is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Holy Cross Primary School. The role involves maintaining cleanliness across various surfaces, handling emergency cleanings, and ensuring security procedures are followed. Candidates must undergo background checks due to the nature of the work. This part-time position offers flexibility and the opportunity to work in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks across different surfaces and areas.
• Must comply with regulations regarding work with children and protected adults.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces and sanitary areas.
• Perform emergency and reactive cleaning as required.

Job description

Overview

Cleaning Operative
Holy Cross Primary School

Hours: 12.5 per week, 40 weeks sessional

Salary: £25,322 - £25,623 (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)

Responsibilities

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
• Emergency and reactive cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
• Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
• The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.

Role context and requirements

• Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative, you may be required to act as a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing.
• This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. An Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required if you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years. An unconditional offer of employment is subject to the outcome of these checks being satisfactory.

Other information

• As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture, the organisation aims to create a great place to work and values a diverse workforce.
• The organisation is moving to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based interview approach, focusing on how you would apply Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility in your work.
• We are committed to a workplace where all our people feel valued, included and able to perform at their best.
• Salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annual progression to the top of the range.
• Flexible working arrangements are supported.