Savills

Cleaner 12.5hrs - Lochrin Square, Edinburgh

Savills  •  £26k/yr  •  Edinburgh, GB (Onsite)  •  23 hours ago
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Job Description

Purpose of the Role

To clean reception area, lifts, toilets and site gym

Key Responsibilities

Reception Area Responsibilities

· Vacuum and mop floors to maintain a clean, presentable entrance.

· Wipe and sanitise reception desks, surfaces, and entrance glass to remove fingerprints and visible marks.

· Clean high‑touch points such as door handles, switches, and handrails.

· Dust ledges, skirting boards, and accessible surfaces to maintain a tidy appearance.

· Arrange furniture neatly and keep seating areas presentable.

· Spot‑clean visible marks on walls, floors, and glass.

· Report faults or hazards (e.g., damaged furniture, lighting issues).

Lift (Elevator) Responsibilities

· Clean and disinfect lift buttons, rails, and doors, which are high‑touch points.

· Wipe interior walls and mirrors to remove smudges and fingerprints.

· Sweep and mop lift floors using appropriate cleaning products.

· Check for odours and spills and address them promptly.

· Report mechanical or safety issues (e.g., flickering lights, unusual noises).

· Ensure hazard signs are used if cleaning requires the lift to be temporarily out of service.

Toilet/Washroom Responsibilities

· Clean and disinfect toilets, urinals, sinks, taps, and counters thoroughly.

· Clean mirrors and polish chrome fixtures.

· Sweep and mop floors with disinfectant, ensuring slip‑resistant surfaces.

· Restock consumables such as toilet paper, soap, paper towels, and sanitary bags.

· Empty sanitary bins and waste bins safely and hygienically.

· Spot‑clean partitions, doors, and walls to remove marks.

· Check for leaks, blockages, or damage and leave report for site management.

· Use correct PPE and chemical handling procedures in line with safety standards.

General Responsibilities Across All Areas

· Use correct cleaning equipment and materials for each surface.

· Erect hazard warning signs (wet floor, cleaning in progress).

· Follow organisational cleaning standards and schedules.

· Store cleaning equipment safely after use.

· Dispose of used cleaning materials correctly and follow recycling procedures.

· Maintain professional conduct when working around staff or visitors.

Gym Cleaning Responsibilities (Small Site Gym)

Equipment & Workout Area

  • Wipe down and disinfect all machines (treadmills, bikes) focusing on handles, seats, buttons, and grips.
  • Remove chalk, and spills from floors and equipment immediately to prevent slips.
  • Check and restock sanitising wipe stations and hand‑sanitiser points.

Floors & General Areas

  • Sweep and mop rubber flooring using appropriate disinfectant.
  • Spot‑clean mirrors, glass panels, and touch-height surfaces to remove fingerprints and smudges.
  • Empty gym waste bin

Skills, Knowledge and Experience

· Essential Skills

· Attention to detail — spotting marks, smudges, spills, and areas needing extra care

· Time management — completing multiple areas (reception, lifts, toilets, gym) within shift windows

· Independence & reliability — working alone with minimal supervision and maintaining high standards

· Operation of cleaning tools — steam cleaners, buffers, vacuums, disinfectant sprayers

Relevant Experience

· Commercial cleaning experience in offices, public buildings, or hospitality environments (reception & lifts).

· Washroom sanitation experience, including disinfecting toilets, sinks, partitions, and restocking consumables.

Weekly Hours - 12.5 per week / Salary £12.71 p/h

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About Savills

Savills is a global real estate advisor helping people thrive through places and spaces.

With over 42,000 professionals in more than 700 offices across the Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, Africa and the Middle East, we combine local knowledge with global insight to deliver tailored solutions that drive real impact.

Headquartered in London and listed on the FTSE 250 (LON: SVS), we work with corporate, institutional and private clients to unlock the full potential of residential and commercial property.

Whether you're a corporate looking to expand, an investor seeking to sustainably optimise your portfolio or a family trying to find a new home, we bring a truly personal approach to every project, delivering best-in-class insights and advice to help you make better property decisions.

Industry
Real Estate & Property
Company Size
10,000+ employees
Headquarters
London, GB
Year Founded
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