Evening School Cleaner — Flexible Hours & Growth Path

The City of Edinburgh Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Flexible hours

Sessional hours available

Annual leave

Career progression

Employee benefits

Community impact

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Craiglockhart Primary School and Nursery. The role offers 15 hours per week over 40 weeks (term-time), with a 5pm–8pm Monday to Friday pattern.

It provides secure permanent positions, flexible hours from 10 to 36 hours, and opportunities for progression within Facilities Management. As part of the team, you’ll ensure classrooms and communal areas are clean and safe, adhere to cleaning specifications, and participate in performance

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning in public sector or school environments preferred.
• Ability to follow cleaning specifications and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings in a group of buildings.
• Sanitary areas, toilets and showers; replenish washroom consumables.
• Carry out emergency and reactive cleaning as required (graffiti, spillages).
• Care for cleaning equipment and report faults.
• Support cleaning tasks across other buildings when needed.
• Meet cleaning specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurements.

Skills

Cleaning duties

Attention to detail

Reliability

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Craiglockhart Primary School and Nursery. The role offers 15 hours per week over 40 weeks (term-time), with a 5pm–8pm Monday to Friday pattern.

It provides secure permanent positions, flexible hours from 10 to 36 hours, and opportunities for progression within Facilities Management. As part of the team, you’ll ensure classrooms and communal areas are clean and safe, adhere to cleaning specifications, and participate in performance