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General Operatives – Facilities

Location

Contract Type

Specialism

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Salary

Up to £13.45 per hour

Posted

31st July 2026

Job Reference

195377

Description

Are you looking for a hands-on role where you can make a real difference every day?

ASA is working alongside local authorities to support multiple directorates across schools, care homes, sheltered housing and community use facilities.

We’re recruiting General Operatives across Edinburgh and the surrounding areas. These opportunities offer weekly pay, flexible working patterns and the chance to build valuable experience within facilities management.

We welcome applicants with broad experience in cleaning, janitorial services, caretaking, facilities support, housekeeping, domestic services and portering.

We’re looking for reliable people who enjoy practical, varied work and take pride in helping to create clean, safe, and well-maintained learning environments for pupils, staff, and visitors.

What You Could Be Doing:

Supporting the day to day running of school facilities

Carrying out general cleaning, housekeeping, and janitorial duties

Setting up and moving furniture example equipment for lessons and events

Assisting with waste collection, recycling and maintaining tidy external areas

Reporting any repairs or health and safety concerns

Replenishing cleaning products and site consumables

Supporting deliveries, stock movement, and general facilities tasks

Following all health and safety procedure.

What We’re Looking For:

Experience in one or more of the following areas. Cleaning, Janitorial, Facilities Management, Caretaking, Domestic Services, Portering, Maintenance Support or General Operative roles

A good understanding of health and safety procedures, including COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) and safe working practices

A positive, proactive attitude with a willingness to support a variety of duties

Reliable, punctual, and able to work independently or as part of a team

PVG membership (or willingness to obtain one)

What’s in It for You?

Ongoing work and flexible opportunities.

Weekly pay with holiday accrual

£250 Refer a Friend Bonus.

A supportive team and excellent local opportunities.

The opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day by helping create a safe, clean and environments.

Interested?

Submit a 5-year CV today to hear from us.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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