
The City of Edinburgh Council is recruiting a Cleaning Operative Vacancy based at Murrayburn Primary School.
The post is permanent, working part-time 15 hours per week with a salary of £24,346 – £24,646 per year (pro-rata for part-time and sessional). The hours of work are Monday to Friday 4.00pm – 7.00pm.
Major Tasks
- To empty litter and recycling bins.
- The cleaning of all surfaces, internal glass, floors, furniture, fixtures and fittings within a group of buildings.
- The cleaning of all sanitary areas, toilets and showers and the replenishment of washroom consumables.
- Emergency and re-active cleaning as required, e.g. removal of graffiti, body fluid spillages, accidental spillages.
- The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties.
- Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required.
- The post holder will be required to deliver to the cleaning specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met.
You can read the full job description and apply for the post online here. The closing date for applications is Thursday 28 August 2025.