Title: Cleaner/Housekeeper
Requisition ID:
13431
Cleaner/Housekeeper – Firrhill High School
We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Cleaner/Housekeeper on our Edinburgh Schools account at Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH14 1DP.
Salary: £13.45 per hour
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–9:30pm
Location: Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH14 1DP
Hours: 30 hours per week
Shift pattern: Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–9:30pm
Location: Firrhill High School, 9 Oxgangs Road North, Edinburgh EH14 1DP
Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our schools account and delivering critical services that make a real positive impact. Every day, our people create high-quality learning environments, ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers and students.
We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our services are delivered to a high standard with minimum disruption to the day-to-day operation of schools.
What you will do
- Provide a high-quality cleaning service that meets our contractual requirements.
- Help maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for building users.
- Control stock levels and order consumables when required.
- Operate cleaning machinery safely and in line with the training and guidance provided.
- Help ensure health and safety standards are achieved across the contract.
- Support local and business zero-carbon programmes where appropriate.
What you will bring
- A highly organised, responsible and efficient approach, with excellent attention to detail.
- Strong customer service skills and a friendly, approachable manner.
- A positive work ethic and willingness to learn and support others.
- Experience of using cleaning chemicals and machinery safely.
We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all of these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.
Safeguarding
Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment.
Why join Amey?
At Amey, we work on long-term stable contracts so you can plan a long-term career with us. We have been awarded Platinum status by Investors in People, underscoring our commitment to supporting our people across every part of our organisation. Whether you are starting your career, returning to the workplace or bringing professional expertise and skills, there is a place for you here.
Our benefits are designed to help you thrive at work and in your home life, with benefits and development opportunities including:
- Career Growth: Opportunities to develop your career and progress into roles such as Cleaning Working Team Leader/Manager.
- Training Opportunities: Comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programmes tailored to your personal growth.
- Pension: Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey.
- Flexible benefits: Options including insurance benefits, Cycle2Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership.
- Exclusive Discounts: Access to an online portal offering discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services and more.
- Give Back to the Community: Two Social Impact Days each year for volunteering and fundraising opportunities.
- Family-friendly policies for new parents or those who provide care for a dependant
- Affinity Networks that connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey.
About Amey
Who we are
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
Amey is a global, integrated infrastructure consultancy and operations partner. We design, deliver, protect, and maintain critical assets and systems.
What we do
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
We advise, design, finance, deliver, and enhance civic, transport, and defence systems. By combining strategic intelligence, engineering, infrastructure finance, and operational expertise, we create secure, resilient, compliant, and high-value outcomes across the lifecycles of new and legacy assets.
To find out more, visit amey.co.uk/careers.
Application Guidance and Diversity & Inclusion
At Amey we constantly evolve how we work to reflect the different needs and backgrounds of our employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine.
As a Disability Confident Leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role.
Please contact our recruitment team at peopleservices@amey.co.uk to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support you may require during the recruitment process.
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We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications. Please apply as soon as possible.
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