Part Time Cleaner

The University of Edinburgh; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious UK university is seeking part-time cleaners for its campuses in Edinburgh. The role requires 15 hours per week, from 6 AM to 9 AM, Monday to Friday. Candidates should ideally have cleaning experience, but training will be provided. The university offers a supportive and diverse work environment with comprehensive staff benefits. Please note that applicants must demonstrate a right to work in the UK and international sponsorship is not available for this role.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement

Defined benefits pension scheme

Staff discounts

Flexible work options

Qualifications

• Cleaning experience preferred, training provided.
• Ability to work to a high standard as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning duties at specified campuses.
• Maintain high cleaning standards.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Edinburgh - Kings Buildings, Midlothian, United Kingdom
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Job Info

• Job Identification 11977
• Organization Edinburgh University Group
• Department Cleaning/Servitorial/Non-Central
• Apply Before 03/26/2026, 11:59 PM
• Health and Safety Requirements No key hazards identified for this post
• Criminal Record Check No criminal record check required
• Contract Type Open Ended
• Job Schedule Part time
• Grade UE02
• Number of Openings 47
• Job Function Estates and Facilities

Job Description

Part Time: 15 hours per week (6am to 9am Monday to Friday)

Open Ended: Permanent

Applications are invited for the posts of part time cleaners at the University’s Kings Building EH9 3FD,, Bioquarter EH16 4UU and Western General EH4 2XU campus.

The Opportunity:

There is an excellent working environment along with good terms and conditions of service.

Cleaning experience preferred although training will be provided and the ability to work to a high standard as part of a team are required.

Please ensure you include the following documents in your application:

• CV

As a valued member of our team you can expect:

• An exciting, positive, creative, challenging and rewarding place to work.
• To be part of a diverse and vibrant international community.
• Comprehensive Staff Benefits, such as a generous holiday entitlement, a defined benefits pension scheme, staff discounts, family-friendly initiatives, and flexible work options. Check out the full list on ourstaff benefits page (opens in a new tab) and use our reward calculator to discover the total value of your pay and benefits.

Championing equality, diversity and inclusion

The University of Edinburgh holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advance gender equality in higher education. We are members of the Race Equality Charter and we are also Stonewall Scotland Diversity Champions, actively promoting LGBT equality.

The University is unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants will therefore be unable to apply for and secure a Skilled Worker visa. They will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.

Key dates to note

The closing date for applications is 26 March 2026.