Relief Cleaning Operative

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Posted on 13/05/2026

JobRole: Relief CleaningOperative

WorkingHours: Zero hours

Pay: £12.71 per hour

Reporting to: Operations Manager / Contracts Manager

Overview:

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Anchor Group Services, for an experienced cleaner to join our established team based at Waverley Market in Edinburgh as a Relief Cleaning Operative.

The successful candidate will be required to carry out a range of cleaning tasks, safely and professionally, to a high standard. You must be able to demonstrate good attention to detail, have the ability to communicate on all levels and provide flexibility to cover additional shifts. As you will be providing cover, you will be required to work various shifts, including early starts (6:00) and late finishes (23:00), as and when required.

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 site and staff safety
• Following H&S and COSHH regulations
• Use of site specific equipment, machinery and handling chemicals
• Proactive interaction with on site clients and customers, offering superb customer service
• Carrying out any other reasonable management requests

• Good attention to detail
• 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
• Access to a range of nationally recognised courses to help further your career, via the Anchor Academy
• Auto Enrolment Pension (if earnings reach the minimum requirement for auto enrolment)
• Stream - access to pay as you earn it
• Cycle to Work Scheme Available
• Full uniform provided
• Free Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 including access to counselling
• Hospital Saturday Fund
• Reward and Recognition awards

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.