Cleaning Operative
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Occupation Type
Cleaners and domestics
Occupation Code Skill LevelIneligible
Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship
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Description
Application Deadline: 2 April 2026
Department: Catering and Domestic Services
Location: Balerno, Edinburgh
Compensation: £17,802 / year
Harmeny Education Trust is a charitable organisation providing therapeutic care and education to children who have experienced early years trauma through abuse, neglect and family disruption, referred from all over Scotland. We currently work with children and young people aged 5-18, both on a day and all-year-round residential basis.
We are seeking a Cleaning Operative to join our Catering and Domestic team on a part-time employed basis. The post-holder will be responsible for maintaining a high standard of cleanliness throughout the organisation, including administrative/office buildings and residential cottages.
The successful applicant will be part of a small team working in a busy environment. A commitment to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene and the ability to work in an organised manner are therefore key requirements for the role. A strong customer focus and proven ability to communicate well and build productive relationships with people at all levels are essential.
The successful candidate will work 25 hours per week (0.71 FTE), 7am – 12:30am, Monday to Friday, and will be expected to work to agreed cleaning schedules.
The role offers a competitive salary of £17,802 rising to £18,425 effective April 1, 2026.
The pro-rata salary is calculated based on a full-time equivalent salary of £24,924 per annum rising to £25,796 effective April 1, 2026.
Successful applicant will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.
Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.
We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance and staff development. Benefits include:
Successful applicant will be required to join Disclosure Scotland’s Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.
Harmeny is a values-led organisation and a good fit with our ethos is as important to us as having relevant experience.
Harmeny is situated in a beautiful 35-acre woodland estate, which includes residential and education accommodation, community garden, orchard, wildlife habitats and children’s play areas. Harmeny is located in Balerno on the outskirts of Edinburgh, at the foot of the Pentland Hills; we are easily accessible by bus and there is on-site parking available.
We offer benefits and opportunities that promote wellbeing, work-life balance and staff development. Benefits include:
- On-site wellbeing spaces and free massage therapy
- Free gym membership
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access to a wellbeing app and counselling
- Access to discounts on shopping and events.
- Access to a comprehensive induction package, and to a range of learning and development opportunities throughout their career with us.
More information on the benefits of working at Harmeny, plus a fuller job description and person specification can be found at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Lesley McDonald, Catering and Domestic Services Manager, on 0131 449 3938.
To apply, please complete the application form via our recruitment section at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.
Closing date: 2 April 2026
Interview date: 10 April 2026
Key Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
If you would like to find out more about this opportunity, please contact, Lesley McDonald, Catering and Domestic Services Manager, on 0131 449 3938.
To apply, please complete the application form via our recruitment section at www.harmeny.org.uk/jobs.
Closing date: 2 April 2026
Interview date: 10 April 2026
Key Responsibilities
Principal Responsibilities:
- Promote a positive ethos in the school consistent with Harmeny’s vision, purpose and core values.
- Support the Senior Cleaning Operative with the implementation of management decisions, consistent with the Harmeny and cottage plans, policies and procedures.
- Specific tasks will include: dusting, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, polishing, emptying bins, cleaning toilets, sinks, showers, baths, cleaning windows, keeping entrance areas clean and tidy, making beds, loading and unloading dishwashers, removing soiled bedding or clothing to the laundry and cleaning if required.
Essential:
- Experience in undertaking a range of cleaning duties.
- Ability to work effectively and supportively as part of the domestic team.
- Ability to work in an organised and methodical manner.
- Ability to act on own initiative if unexpected problems arise.
- 35 days holiday (pro rata), inclusive of public holidays
- Enhanced sick pay of up to 13 weeks (pro-rata) (after probation)
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance scheme (three times salary)
- Enhanced pay for maternity, adoption and paternity leave
- Policies and practices that promote a healthy work-life balance
- Access to wellbeing initiatives such as massage therapy and a range of resources to support mental and physical health