Flexible Cleaning Operative — Evening Shifts & Growth

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

Benefits offered by this job

Trusted employer

Permanent positions

Flexible hours 10–36 hours

Sessional hours available

Paid annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Progression to supervisory level

Employee benefits and discounts

Community connection

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative at St Leonards Nursery School. You will join our Facilities Management team to deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate, ensuring spaces are safe and clean for work or learning.

This role offers secure, flexible employment with above-market rates and a strong pension. Flexible hours (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours and potential progression to supervisory level are available. PVG screening is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning and maintaining safe, clean spaces.
• Ability to work to a cleaning specification and quality standards.
• Willingness to comply with PVG checks and safeguarding requirements.

Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins across assigned buildings.
• Clean all surfaces, glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings.
• Sanitary areas, toilets and showers; replenish washroom consumables.
• Emergency and reactive cleaning as required (graffiti, spillages).
• Care for cleaning equipment and assist with other buildings as needed.
• Deliver cleaning tasks to meet specified standards and participate in performance reviews.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative at St Leonards Nursery School. You will join our Facilities Management team to deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate, ensuring spaces are safe and clean for work or learning.

This role offers secure, flexible employment with above-market rates and a strong pension. Flexible hours (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours and potential progression to supervisory level are available. PVG screening is required.