Cleaner in Broxburn

Overview

Salary: £12,535.40 per annum. Permanent, Part-time, Term-time – 20 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Location: Broxburn. This role is part of the Morrisons Facilities Services business. If you’re successful, you’ll be employed by Morrisons Facilities Services, which is part of Apleona UK. Mears Group has recently agreed the sale of its Facilities Management (Morrison Facilities Services) business to Apleona UK, a leading facilities management provider.

Role – Cleaner

Employer – Morrisons Facilities Services (part of Apleona UK) / Mears FM

Duties

• 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

Role Criteria

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

Desirable

• Previous cleaning experience

Benefits We Can Offer You

• Annual leave in line with school holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more
• Family friendly policies

Other requirements – All roles require entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

How to apply

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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