Flexible Cleaning Operative – Schools & Facilities

The City of Edinburgh Council

Easter Howgate

On-site

GBP 26,000 - 27,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Permanent positions security
Flexible hours
Sessional hours (term-time)
Paid annual leave
Excellent pension
Career progression
Employee benefits
Community impact
Training & development

Job summary

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative at Wester Hailes High School. The role involves cleaning a group of school buildings, keeping surfaces and facilities clean and safe, with PVG checks and pre-employment screening. Flexible hours and term-time sessional posts may be available.

This permanent post offers secure employment, progression opportunities, pension benefits, and a commitment to developing staff within Facilities Management.

Qualifications

  • PVG Scheme check required or PVG update; pre-employment checks
  • Flexible hours to suit (evening or daytime) and school-term sessional hours may apply

Responsibilities

  • Empty litter and recycling bins.
  • Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
  • Clean sanitary areas, toilets and showers; replenish washroom consumables.
  • Carry out emergency and reactive cleaning as required (graffiti removal, spillages).
  • Care for and clean equipment used in duties.
  • Support cleaning tasks across other buildings when required.
  • Deliver cleaning to specification and cooperate with performance measurement.

Job description

The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a Cleaning Operative at Wester Hailes High School. The role involves cleaning a group of school buildings, keeping surfaces and facilities clean and safe, with PVG checks and pre-employment screening. Flexible hours and term-time sessional posts may be available.

This permanent post offers secure employment, progression opportunities, pension benefits, and a commitment to developing staff within Facilities Management.

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