Description Cleaning Operative Buckstone Primary School Hours: 12.5 per week, 40 weeks sessional Salary: £25,322 - £25,623 (pro rata for part time and sessional) To be responsible for the general cleaning of the premises in accordance with the Service Level Agreement, under the direction of the Cleaning Supervisor whilst ensuring all cleaning materials/equipment are handled and utilised in a safe and conscientious manner. The standard of cleaning should support the retention of QHSAS 18001 and ISO 9001. THE WHAT - MAJOR TASKS/JOB ACTIVITIES 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. Some issues may arise which will require logging and escalating to management. In most cases the post holder will be required to act autonomously and, in some cases, make decisions in the absence of a supervisor. The care and cleanliness of all equipment used in carrying out the above duties. Report safety or maintenance issues to your Cleaning Supervisor or to Janitorial staff. Other tasks as may reasonably be required that relate to the role, including supporting cleaning tasks across other buildings where required. Inform appropriate member of staff as and when security or safety risks arise and taking appropriate actions when it is deemed safe to do so 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. At times, deal with enquiries from members of the public This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A n unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory. We're committed to creating a workplace culture where all our people feel valued, included and able to be their best at work, and we recognise the benefits that a diverse workforce with different values, beliefs, experience, and backgrounds brings to us as an organisation. As part of our goal to improve our organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure that we’re bringing the best people into our roles, not just in their skills and experience but also in their approach to work. To help achieve this, we’re changing the way we interview and assess candidates by moving from a competency-based interview approach to a behavioural and technical (skills for the job) based approach. This new way of interviewing will allow us to assess how you think and how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working. You can find out more on Our Behaviours web page Our Behaviours – The City of Edinburgh Council Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range. Happy to talk flexible working. Follow us on X at @edincounciljobs View Cleaning Operative job description View Sessional Working information Responsibilities Cleaning Operatives must obtain (through CEC funded training) the BICSc (British Institute of Cleaning and efficiently. The post holder will be required to deliver to the specification requirements and to cooperate with performance measurement so that the overall agreed standards are met The post holder will require knowledge of the use of equipment as necessary to carry out the role and techniques and an understanding of safe working practices. The post will require a good standard of communication. Applied knowledge of cleaning within Council policy, practices and process, and supported by relevant qualifications or demonstrable knowledge in key areas such as Health and Safety. Demonstrate a passion for high cleaning standards, to resolve issues and/or make improvements Demonstrate a curiosity to grow knowledge and professional development Demonstrate ability to self-motivate and manage own time The post will involve liaison with council/other staff and incidental contact with the general public. A high degree of customer care and behavioural standards are required. ENVIRONMENT The post holder will be required to follow an agreed rostering and work schedule. A degree of flexibility will be required during this deployment to account for prevailing conditions. Should unforeseen circumstances arise (such as issues with access; equipment malfunctions; unexpected work/volume of work or other difficulties) this should be agreed in communication with your Cleaning Supervisor. Post holder will be Responsible for ensuring deadlines are adhered to in line with the needs of service users The post will require physical demands for a cleaning operative including, but not limited to, operation of manual and powered cleaning equipment; lifting, brushing, polishing and vacuuming. Although the post may be exposed to some adverse working conditions these will be predominantly within the range of cleaning-based activities and be predominantly carried out indoors. The job may require contact with body spillages, chemical products, construction materials and may require work in an area requiring PPE - all works are to be carried out to agreed method statements and risk assessments. The post will have the requirement to take care in relation to the working environment this will vary from building to building, this means a mix of working environments across the estate. Work activities and dealing with people both with respect to occupied and unoccupied buildings. Health and safety/customer care processes will be required to be followed.