Job Description
Job Advert
Jobholders should have a sound knowledge of the building cleaning industry and have attained the B.I.C.Sc. stage 1 and 2 proficiency certificates.
CLOSING DATE: 10th May 2026
INTERVIEW DATE: 18th May 2026
Vacancy Information
Position Title: Specialised Cleaning Unit Operative
Directorate: Place
Location: Based at Fairfield House, although will be working throughout various locations in Midlothian.
Contract Status: Permanent
Hours: 25 hours per week
Weeks per Year: 52
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 08:00-13:00
Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale.
Based on 25 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,271.93 per annum.
Additional Information
If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number.
Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter.
If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post.