Cleaning Operative

ABM UK

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom permanent

Posted: August 29, 2025

Job Description

JOB TITLE: Periodic Cleaner

LOCATION: St James Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3AD

SHIFT PATTERN: 5 over 7, 40 hours per week

WORKING HOURS: 40 HOURS PER WEEK

PAY RATE: £13.00 PER HOUR

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

ABM UK is seeking a hardworking Cleaning Operative with a particular skillset. You will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, waste management, and other contractual tasks at our client's site. You will ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively, meeting client expectations and company policies and procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• High level cleaning
• Driving company site vehicles such as tugs, vans, and forklifts
• Deep clean of washrooms
• Periodic cleaning of stone flooring
• Light maintenance
• Waste management
• Window cleaning
• Use of scrubber driers, buffers and other cleaning equipment
• Jet washing

REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Proven track record in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Strong communication skills
• Able to work within a team
• Proactive with good attention to detail
• Ability to work under pressure

QUALIFICATIONS

• Driving Licence is essential
• Forklift Counterbalance certificate would be beneficial
• IPAF certificate would be beneficial
• Health & Safety Certificate

Benefits:
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:

• 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
• Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
• Get Fit Programme
• Financial and legal support
• Cycle to work scheme
• Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:

• Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
• Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
• Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis

For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our careers page

ABOUT US

ABM is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility services. A driving force for a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable world, ABM provides essential services that improve the spaces and places that matter most. ABM offers a comprehensive array of facility services that includes cleaning, engineering, parking, electrical & lighting, energy solutions, HVAC & mechanical, security, and mission critical solutions. ABM delivers these custom facility solutions to properties across a wide range of industries – from commercial office buildings to schools, airports, hospitals, data centres, manufacturing plants and distribution centres, entertainment venues and more. In the UK we’re proud to service icon sites across the country with more than 10,000 team members. For more information, visit www.abm.co.uk.

ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.

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