Cleaning Operative – Northfield/Willowbrae Community Centre

Cleaning Operative – Northfield/Willowbrae Community Centre

Salary: £26,205 – £26,525 (pro‑rata for part‑time and sessional). Hours: 10 h per week – 52 weeks. Monday–Friday: 7 am to 9 am. Permanent part‑time position.

As a cleaner with the City of Edinburgh Council, you will be a key member of our Facilities Management team, delivering essential cleaning services across our estate to ensure safe and clean environments for work and learning.

Benefits

• Permanent position with security of employment
• Flexible hours from 10 to 36 per week, including sessional school‑term only roles
• Paid annual leave (where applicable)
• Opportunities to progress to supervisory level
• Employee benefits and colleague discount scheme
• Community connection – caring for essential community buildings used by families and neighbours

Major Tasks / Job Activities

• 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
• Emergency and reactive cleaning as required (e.g. remove graffiti, body fluid, accidental spillages)
• Maintain cleanliness of equipment used in duties
• Support cleaning tasks across other buildings where required
• Deliver to cleaning specifications and cooperate with performance measurement to meet agreed standards
• Key‑holder duties, including operating security alarm systems, closing windows and doors, switching off lights, and ensuring premises are safe and secure when closing

Qualifications & Requirements

• Previous cleaning experience preferred but not essential
• Must be able to join the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo an annual PVG update check; overseas Criminal Record Check required for any period of 3 months or more outside the UK in the last 5 years
• Must be able to meet the outcome of both pre‑employment checks
• Valid driving licence and access to a vehicle may be required for certain roles

Equal Opportunities

All applicants will be considered fairly on skills and experience. Disabled and care‑experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.

Job Info

• Job Identification 14807
• Job Category Cleaning / Catering / Janitorial
• Posting Date 06/01/2026
• Apply Before 06/08/2026
• Job Schedule Part time
• Location Northfield/Willowbrae Community Centre
• Contract Type Permanent
• Annual Working Duration 52 Weeks

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