Cleaning Operative - Liberton High School
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Cleaning Operative - Liberton High School
Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Location: 328 Gilmerton Road, Edinburgh, EH17 7PT
Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 per year (pro-rata for part-time and sessional)
Contract Type: Permanent
Position Type: Part Time
Hours: 10 hours per week, 40 weeks sessional
Published: 01/05/2026
Closes: 15/05/2026
Job Overview
As a cleaner with the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], you'll be a key member of our Facilities Management team. You'll deliver a vital cleaning service across our estate to ensure our properties are safe and clean places to work or learn in. Enjoy secure and flexible employment with above-market rates and excellent conditions, whilst being able to balance family, caring or studying commitments.
Major Tasks/Job Activities
- To empty litter and recycling bins.
- The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
- The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
- Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
- The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
- Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
Additional Responsibilities
Facilities Management has overall responsibility for keyholding to enable opening and closing of buildings that we service. As part of the duties of a Cleaning Operative and in this particular role, you will be required to be a key holder to fulfil these tasks. This typically would include operation of security alarm systems when opening a building, closing accessible windows and doors, switching off lights and ensuring that premises are left safe and secure when closing.
Working Pattern
Monday - Friday: 06:00 - 08:00
About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Trusted employer: Security offered by permanent positions; Flexible hours to suit (morning, evening or daytime) from 10 to 36 hours; Sessional hours (school term only) available on some posts; Paid annual leave (where applicable); Excellent pension scheme; Opportunities to progress to supervisory level; Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme; Community connection - looking after your community's essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours.
Pre-employment Checks
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
Equality & Diversity
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
How to Apply
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