Evening Cleaner — Flexible Hours, Permanent

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent positions

Flexible hours

Paid annual leave

Career progression

Employee benefits

Discount scheme

Training & development

Community impact

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is hiring a Cleaning Operative for Leith Academy. You will join the Facilities Management team to keep our estate clean and safe for staff and learners.

The role offers flexible hours and above-market rates, with permanent positions and development opportunities. Typical duties include cleaning interiors, toilets and washrooms, handling emergencies, and supporting cleaning across buildings as needed.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership required for roles involving children or protected adults.
• Pre-employment checks including Overseas Criminal Record Check where applicable.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
• Clean all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and replenish washroom consumables.
• Emergency and reactive cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
• 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.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is hiring a Cleaning Operative for Leith Academy. You will join the Facilities Management team to keep our estate clean and safe for staff and learners.

The role offers flexible hours and above-market rates, with permanent positions and development opportunities. Typical duties include cleaning interiors, toilets and washrooms, handling emergencies, and supporting cleaning across buildings as needed.