Cleaning Operative - Nights

Abm Uk; Balkeerie; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24/7 GP

Mental health support

Get Fit Programme

Cycle to work

Perks at Work

Discounts and offers

Job summary

ABM is hiring a Cleaning Operative for night shifts at Edinburgh Airport. You will maintain high standards of cleaning across the terminal, washrooms, offices and external areas, ensuring a safe, welcoming environment for passengers and staff.

The role requires attention to detail, reliability and the ability to work independently in a busy operations setting. Full training provided; applicants must be over 18, have the right to work in the UK, and be able to obtain an airport badge.

Qualifications

• Previous cleaning experience is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cleaning chemicals and supplies.
• Over 18 years of age and eligible to work in the UK.
• Must pass a CRC (Criminal Record Check) and provide 5 years of checkable references.
• Must have valid photographic ID for airport badge.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain terminal, outbuildings and grounds daily.
• Complete tasks to the required standard while following procedures.
• Handle hazardous materials safely and use PPE correctly.
• Maintain professionalism and teamwork in a busy environment.
• Carry out any reasonable task requested by supervision.

Skills

Attention to detail

Flexible approach

Communication skills

Team player

Reliability

Independent worker

Job description

JOB TITLE: Cleaning Operative - Nights

LOCATION: Edinburgh Airport

PAY RATE: £13.9 per hour

WORKING HOURS: 42 HOURS PER WEEK, 3 on 3 off (6pm to 6am)

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.

Benefits

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.