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Cleaner/Housekeeper
Cleaner/Housekeeper (Permanent) – Drummond Community High School
Requisition ID: 11536
We’re excited to offer an outstanding opportunity for a Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper at Drummond Community High School, 41 Bellevue Place, Edinburgh EH7 4BS.
Key Details
- Salary: £13.45 per hour (N ilm)
- Hours: 30 per week
- Shift Pattern: Monday–Friday, 3pm–9pm (Term time only)
- Location: Edinburgh, Scotland
This role is part of our mission to deliver essential services that create safe, high-quality learning environments for schools across the UK.
What the Role Involves
You’ll play a vital part in ensuring our school environments are clean, safe, and fully compliant. Your responsibilities will include:
- Delivering a top-tier cleaning service that meets all contractual requirements
- Managing stock levels and ordering consumables efficiently
- Operating cleaning machinery safely, following provided training and guidelines
- Ensuring customer satisfaction with a consistently high-quality service
- Maintaining rigorous Health & Safety standards across the entire contract
- Supporting local and business zero-carbon programmes, aligning with sustainability goals
What You’ll Bring
We’re looking for someone who embodies our values of reliability, attention to detail, and teamwork. Ideal candidates will have:
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✔ Strong organisational skills with a keen eye for detail ✔ Excellent customer service – helpful, adaptable, and with a positive work ethic ✔ A willingness to learn and support others in a fast-paced environment ✔ Practical experience using chemicals, machinery, and cleaning techniques safely
If you have most—but not all— of these skills, we encourage you to apply; we may be able to offer training and development to help you succeed.
Why Join Amey?
At Amey, your success matters. Here’s what we offer:
Career & Work-Life Balance
- Long-term job security – Stable, well-established contracts for growth.
- Career progression – Opportunities to move into leadership roles like Cleaning Working Team Leader/Manager.
- Leadership development – Paid training and fully funded programs.
Engaging Benefits
- Competitive pay with the potential for annual reviews.
- Pension contributions from Amey supporting long-term financial planning.
- Customisable benefits:
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Discounted gym memberships
- Insurance options
Community & Inclusion
- Two Social Impact Days yearly – volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or those supporting dependants.
- Affinity Networks – Community-focused groups to connect with colleagues.
- Exclusive discounts across retailers, leisure, and services through our employee portal.
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About Amey
We’re a UK and international leader in delivering sustainable infrastructure, decarbonisation, and operational services.
Our mission: To create cleaner, greener, and safer environments for future generations.
From driving public transport systems to maintaining complex facilities, we shape the places that matter to our shared future.
🔗 Explore our careers site for more information.
Diversity & Inclusion
Amey is committed to equality and meritocracy. We welcome applications from:
- Candidates from all backgrounds
- Underrepresented groups
As a Disability Confident Leader, we guarantee an interview to applicants with disabilities if they meet the requirements.
We make every effort to support equality throughout recruitment. Should you require reasonable adjustments (e.g. supporting technologies, adjustments for interviews), please get in touch with our recruitment team: 📧 peopleservices@amey.co.uk
Take the Next Step
⚠ Please apply promptly – this vacancy may close early if exhibited interest is strong.
👉 Apply now to join a team that inspires, delivers, and makes a difference.
Amey UK – Creating Inspiring Impact Together.
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