Cleaning Services Operative

Kingdom Housing Association Ltd.; Perth; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Work-life balance

Flexible working

Professional development

Job summary

Kingdom Housing Association in Perth is seeking a Cleaning Services Operative to join our dedicated team. You will help keep estates, communal areas and outdoor spaces clean, safe and welcoming for residents.

You will work as part of a team delivering a high-quality cleaning service, with responsibilities including maintaining stairs, floors, external areas, reporting defects, and completing digital record keeping.

Qualifications

• A practical, reliable approach to work and the ability to carry out physical tasks in indoor and outdoor settings.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in work.
• Ability to work well in a team with minimal supervision.
• Good customer service skills and a professional manner.
• Basic administrative skills including digital reporting and forms.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain communal areas within residential blocks and external spaces.
• Use appropriate equipment safely and report defects or vandalism.
• Complete required administrative tasks and digital record keeping.

Skills

Practical approach

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Customer service

Administrative skills

Tools

Digital reporting systems

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below.

Job details

Job reference REQ000858 Date posted 21/08/2026 Application closing date 20/09/2026 Location Perth Salary £26,602 to £27,786 per annum, pro rata Package We offer an attractive salary and benefits package including a contributory pension scheme, generous annual leave entitlement, enhanced family friendly and sick pay entitlements. 20 Part time Job category/type Cleaner Job Description - Cleaning Services Operative (2).pdf Conditions of Employment (4).pdf

Maintaining Our Homes: Cleaning Services Operative

At Kingdom Housing Association, we’re evolving to meet the changing needs of our customers and communities. With housing challenges across Scotland, the work we do has never been more important. Our Cleaning Services Team plays a vital role in ensuring our estates, communal areas and outdoor spaces are clean, safe and welcoming for the people who live in our homes.

To support this essential service, we’re recruiting a Cleaning Services Operative to join our dedicated Cleaning Services Team. This role is key to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and presentation across our estates and communal areas.

The Role

As a Cleaning Services Operative, you will work as part of a team delivering a high-quality, customer-focused cleaning service.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning and maintaining communal areas within residential blocks, including stairs, landings, floors, doors and shared internal spaces
• Cleaning and maintaining external areas surrounding our properties, such as bin stores, landscaped areas and car parks, play parks, and other shared outdoor spaces
• Using appropriate equipment and machinery safely
• Reporting any defects, damage or vandalism through the appropriate reporting systems
• Completing required administrative tasks accurately, including digital record keeping

Why Join Us?

Every role within Kingdom Housing Association makes a difference. What you do directly contributes to improving neighbourhoods, supporting communities and enhancing the day-to-day experience of our customers.

Working with us means joining a supportive, values-led organisation that puts people at the heart of what we do. You’ll be encouraged to bring ideas, challenge how things are done, and help shape the future of our services.

About You

• A practical, reliable approach with the ability to carry out physical work both indoors and outdoors
• Good attention to detail and pride in your work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team and with minimal supervision
• Good customer service skills and a professional, approachable manner
• Basic administrative skills, including the ability to complete forms and use digital systems for reporting

What We Offer

Kingdom Group is a forward-thinking organisation recognised with Investors in People Gold and Investors in Young People Platinum accreditations. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. You will find a supportive workplace that prioritises work-life balance, flexibility, and employee wellbeing and offers professional development opportunities in a collaborative, innovative environment.

Additional Information

To discuss any of the roles or require reasonable adjustments as part of this process please contact us on 01592 632577 or [e-mail]

Closing Date: 20 September 2026

Interviews: 29 September 2026 in Glenrothes

Kingdom is committed to contributing towards the eradication of homelessness. As part of that, we particularly welcome applications from people who are currently registered homeless or have been in the last 12 months. We will guarantee shortlisting to any applicant who meets that criteria and the essential criteria for the vacancy. If we offer you the role and you are homeless at that point, we will also offer you a tenancy in one of our properties as part of the Naumann Initiative. If you wish your application to be considered under the scheme, please state this under “Supporting information” on your application form.