Cleaning Operative - Frogston Primary School

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Edinburgh
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,525 / year
CATEGORY
Cleaning & Facilities
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cleaning Waste disposal Hygiene standards Teamwork Time management Communication Key holding Security alarm operation

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a Cleaning Operative for Frogston Primary School. The role involves cleaning duties across the school estate, including emptying bins, cleaning surfaces, floors, and sanitary areas, as well as emergency reactive cleaning. The position is part-time (10 hours per week, sessional 40 weeks) with flexible hours. The successful candidate will be a key holder responsible for opening/closing buildings and security alarm operations. The council offers permanent employment, above-market rates, paid annual leave, excellent pension, and opportunities for progression.

Major Tasks and 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.

Key Responsibilities

The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met. 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.

Additional Information

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. [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs.

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