Cleaning Operative, Cleaning Services

Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Posted on 25/11/2025

With a wide range of roles available nationwide, you can find your perfect fit at Anchor. A company is nothing without the people in it, and we pride ourselves on our commitment to you, and with perks like our own employee assistance programme, wage advances with 'Wagestream', and a dedicated manager, we are industry leading employers.

With hundreds of accredited online training options through our own Anchor Academy, you will be given the opportunity to progress your career in a way that suits you.

Apply today and become part of Team Anchor, we are excited to be a part of your journey.

Job Role: Cleaning Operative

Working Hours:Monday to Friday, 6pm - 8pm - 10 hours per week

Pay:£12.60 per hour

Location: Edinburgh,EH12 9DQ

Reporting to: Operations Manager

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced cleaner to join the site cleaning team in Edinburgh.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaning tasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. Youmust be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, havethe ability to communicate on all levels and provide flexibility to cover additional shifts, as and whenrequired.

The successful candidate will require DBS clearance.

Duties include:

• Cleaning of designated areas, ensuring the agreed cleaning specification is completed, as per the site instructions
• Emptying of bins,ensuring recycled waste is disposed of correctly
• Attending to spillages by making sure they are cleaned up, within an efficient timeframe, to prevent accidents and ensure siteand staff safety
• Following H&Sand COSHH regulations
• Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Proactive interaction with on-site clients and customers, offering superb customer service Use ofsite-specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Carrying out anyother reasonable managementrequests

• Good attention todetail
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use initiative
• Flexibility to cover shifts as and when required
• Reliable and responsible with a flexible approach to work
• DBSCertificate (preferred)
• Accessto a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Accessto SIA Top-Up and First Aid training at discounted rates, with financial support available Auto Enrolment Pension (ifearnings reach the minimum requirement forauto-enrolment)
• Wagestream- access to pay as you earn it
• Cycleto Work Scheme Available
• Fulluniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Rewardand Recognition awards

Ifyou would like to be considered for this position,
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Other companies may call this role:
Cleaner, Housekeeper, Cleaning Specialist, Cleaning Personnel, Waste Management, Customer Cleanliness Service, Shopping Centre Cleaner, Facilities Cleaner, Customer Area Cleaner, Cleaning Services Operative

Within commuting distance of:
Mussellburgh, Juniper Green, Old Craighall, Loanhead, Granton, Alnwickhill, North Leith, Granton, Cramond, Ingliston, Craigentinny, Leith, Danderhall, Millerhill, Newbridge, Queensferry, Dalmeny, Blackford, Musselburgh

Anchor Group Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.