The City of Edinburgh Council
Cleaning Operative - Vega Building
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Cleaning Operative - Vega Building
Cleaning Operative
Location Vega Building (Gylemuir, Edinburgh)
Positions Available 2:
- 1 x 15h/week
- 1 x 12.5h/week
Hours Full-time equivalent (pro-rata): 36 hours per week Flexible options: Morning, evening, or daytime shifts available Term-time scheduling: Some roles offer sessional hours (school term only)
About the Role
As a Cleaning Operative with the City of Edinburgh Council, you’ll play a key role in our Facilities Management team. Your responsibilities include delivering a high-quality cleaning service across our estate, ensuring all properties remain safe, clean, and welcoming for residents, workers, and learners.
This is an opportunity to join a trusted, secure, and growth-focused organisation with above-market pay, excellent benefits, and a commitment to supporting your long-term career development. Balance work with personal life, study, or caring responsibilities through flexible hours and clear career progression paths.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- General Maintenance & Cleaning
- Emptying litter and recycling bins
- Cleaning all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, and fittings
- Sanitary Facilities Upkeep
- Ensuring toilets, showers, and washrooms are spotless
- Replenishing consumables (soap, toilet roll, hygiene products)
- Emergency & Specialised Cleaning
- Graffiti removal, spillages (including bodily fluids), and accident cleanup
- Equipment & Logistics
- Maintaining equipment in a clean and functional state
- General Support
- Assisting with cleaning tasks across additional buildings when needed
- Meeting performance standards through consistent adherence to cleaning specifications
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Keyholder Responsibilities
- Opening and closing buildings, including:
- Operating security alarm systems
- Securing windows, doors, and utilities (switching off lights, shutting utilities)
- Ensuring premises are left safe, locked, and secure
Benefits
- Stable, permanent employment with a trusted employer
- Competitive salary – £26,205–£26,525 per annum (prorated for part-time roles)
- Flexible hours across morning, evening, or daytime shifts (up to 36 hours/week)
- School term-only hour options available
- Paid annual leave applied proportionally
- Excellent workplace pension scheme
- Opportunities to progress to supervisory levels
- Employee benefits (e.g., colleague discount scheme)
- Pride of contributing to essential community spaces
About Us
Shaping Scotland’s Capital The City of Edinburgh Council empowers 19,000+ staff to deliver vital services to 500,000+ residents. Join our diverse team and help make Edinburgh the best it can be.
Values & Culture Our organisation thrives on respect, integrity, and adaptability. We foster a culture where every colleague feels valued and able to grow, and we demand the same committed ethos from those we hire.
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Inclusion Signals We actively recruit candidates from groups traditionally underrepresented in local government:
- Women
- LGBT+ individuals
- Black, Asian, and Minority Ethnic communities
- People with disabilities
- Neurodivergent applicants
Care Leavers Welcome As part of our guaranteed interview scheme for care-experienced individuals, we commit to offering interviews to all applicants who are, or have been, care-leavers, provided they meet the role’s essential criteria.
Supporting Flexibility & Wellbeing Flexible working options are available to suit individual circumstances.
Employee Support
- Regular wellbeing initiatives (learning, events, health resources)
- Occupational health support
- Confidential counselling
- Mental health assistance and dedicated listening services
Reasonable Adjustments We are committed to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all candidates. If you have a disability or condition that requires adjustments (e.g., interview arrangements), please inform your hiring manager upfront.
Next Steps For full details, see the supporting job description documents.
Apply now to be part of a team that makes Edinburgh cleaner, safer, and more welcoming.
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