School Cleaning Operative — Flexible Hours, Growth Path

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

Benefits offered by this job

Trusted employer

Permanent positions (security)

Flexible hours

Sessional hours

Paid annual leave

Excellent pension

Career progression

Employee benefits

Community connection

Job summary

City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for a Cleaning Operative at Leith Primary School. The role is fixed-term until 30 October 2026, with 15 hours per week across 40 weeks (sessional). The post operates Monday to Friday 17:00–20:00, offering pro-rata salary (£26,205–£26,525) and sessional hours depending on terms.

Training and a supportive Facilities Management team are in place. The council highlights benefits including flexible hours, pension, and progression opportunities, plus a

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning services is helpful but not required.
• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• To empty litter and recycling bins.
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings in a group of buildings.
• Clean sanitary areas, toilets and showers and replenish washroom consumables.
• Provide emergency and reactive cleaning as required (e.g., graffiti removal, spillages).
• Ensure cleaning equipment is kept clean and in safe working order.

Job description

City of Edinburgh Council invites applications for a Cleaning Operative at Leith Primary School. The role is fixed-term until 30 October 2026, with 15 hours per week across 40 weeks (sessional). The post operates Monday to Friday 17:00–20:00, offering pro-rata salary (£26,205–£26,525) and sessional hours depending on terms.

Training and a supportive Facilities Management team are in place. The council highlights benefits including flexible hours, pension, and progression opportunities, plus a