Cleaning Operative – Trinity Academy

Job Description

Cleaning Operative at City of Edinburgh Council

Salary: £26,205 – £26,525 (pro-rata for part time and sessional)

Hours: 10 per week, 40 weeks sessional

Role Overview

As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you will be a key member of our Facilities Management team, delivering vital cleaning services across our estate to ensure properties are safe and clean places to work or learn.

Key Responsibilities

• Empty litter and recycling bins
• Clean all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings
• Clean all sanitary areas, toilets and showers, and replenish washroom consumables
• Provide emergency and re active cleaning as required (e.g., removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages)
• Maintain and care for cleaning equipment
• Support cleaning tasks across other buildings when required
• Deliver cleaning according to the specification and cooperate with performance measurement to meet agreed standards

Key Holding and Security

• Act as a key holder to enable opening and closing of buildings
• Operate security alarm systems when opening a building
• Close accessible windows and doors, switch off lights and ensure premises are left safe and secure when closing

Requirements

• Successful completion of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – you will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check
• Overseas Criminal Record Check if you have spent a continuous period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years
• Ability to comply with pre employment checks (PVG and overseas record)

Benefits

• Above market rates and excellent conditions
• 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 – caring for essential buildings used by your family, friends and neighbours

Equal Opportunities

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 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.