Cleaner, Cleaning Services

Cleaner

Location:

Broxburn
Salary: £12,535.40 per annum
Permanent, Part‑time, Term‑time – 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

• Ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety of all assigned buildings and surrounding grounds
• Clean school classrooms, corridors, offices, and communal areas to a high standard
• Maintain leisure centre facilities including changing rooms, showers, and reception areas
• Perform routine cleaning tasks such as hoovering, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces
• Operate cleaning machinery and equipment safely and effectively (e.g. floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners)
• Replenish cleaning supplies, soap dispensers, toilet rolls, and paper towels as needed
• Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with site procedures and environmental standards
• Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or damage to the supervisor promptly
• Follow cleaning schedules and specifications set by the supervisor or site manager
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations, including COSHH guidelines
• Carry out deep cleaning tasks during school holidays or scheduled closures
• Maintain secure handling of keys and access to restricted areas
• Support infection control measures, especially in high‑traffic or sensitive areas
• Assist with setting up rooms or spaces for school events or meetings when required
• Respond to urgent cleaning requests or spillages in a timely and professional manner
• Wear appropriate PPE and maintain a clean and professional appearance
• Demonstrate punctuality, reliability, and a strong work ethic
• Communicate effectively with staff, students, and visitors when necessary
• Maintain confidentiality and professionalism within a school environment
• Participate in training sessions and toolbox talks as required
• Always uphold the values and standards of the organisation

• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team
• Reliable timekeeping and punctuality

• Previous cleaning experience

• Annual leave in line with school holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering Leave – support paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, and more
• Family friendly policies

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK. Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Olivia Elias ()

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.