Weekend Cleaning Operative

Edinburgh, Edinburgh, UK on site Until 9/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted July 24, 2026 Last posted July 24, 2026
Job description

LOCATION: Gyle Shopping Centre

SHIFT PATTERN: Saturday & Sunday every Weekend, 16 hours per week

PAY RATE: Competitive

ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE

We are looking for a dedicated and reliable Cleaner to join our team at The Gyle Shopping Centre. This weekend role is responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and hygiene throughout the centre, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for customers, retailers, and colleagues.

he successful candidate will work Saturday and Sunday and undertake a range of cleaning duties across public areas, food court spaces, and welfare facilities using both manual cleaning methods and mechanical floor cleaning equipment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

· Clean and maintain public areas throughout The Gyle Shopping Centre.

· Clear, clean, and sanitise tables and seating areas within the food court and customer dining areas.

· Empty litter bins and remove waste in line with site procedures.

· Clean and sanitise customer and staff toilet facilities, including wash basins, fixtures, mirrors, and floors.

· Operate floor cleaning machinery safely and effectively to maintain high presentation standards.

· Sweep, mop, and maintain entrances, walkways, and communal areas.

· Respond promptly to spillages and reactive cleaning requirements to ensure a safe environment.

· Replenish cleaning consumables including soap, toilet tissue, and paper towels.

· Set up, maintain, and store cleaning equipment and supplies appropriately.

· Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or health and safety concerns to the Supervisor.

· Support Team Leaders and Supervisors as required to ensure excellent service delivery.

· Complete all mandatory training and comply with company policies and procedures.

 

Requirements

· Previous cleaning experience is desirable, preferably within a retail, shopping centre, or commercial environment.

· Experience operating floor cleaning machinery is advantageous, although full training will be provided.

· Good communication and interpersonal skills.

· Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

· Ability to use initiative and prioritise tasks effectively.

· Excellent attention to detail and commitment to high standards.

· Friendly, professional, and customer-focused approach.

· Good understanding of health and safety requirements.

· Additional weekday shifts and overtime opportunities are regularly available to support business requirements, holiday cover, and peak trading periods.

· Flexibility to work additional hours when required is desirable.

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

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About ABM:

ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.

ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.

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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.

About this role

Summary

Perform cleaning duties in shopping center, including floor, toilet, and public area sanitation.

Job title

Weekend Cleaning Operative

Experience level

desirable

Industry

facility services

Location requirements

Must work in Edinburgh; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

cleaning experienceoperation of cleaning machineryattention to detailhealth and safety

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

cleaningmanual cleaningfloor cleaning machineryhygiene
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Edinburgh, UK

On-site City