Caretaker​/Janitor

We are excited to offer a fantastic opportunity for a Permanent Caretaker/Janitor to join our Edinburgh school’s account in Gracemount High School, 136 Lasswade Rd, Edinburgh EH16 6TZ
. £13.49 per hour. The standard hours of work are 40 hours per week (Shift patterns: 6am‑2pm, 8am‑4pm and 2pm‑10pm – plus 12.5% shift allowance). Join our vibrant, inclusive community in Edinburgh, working on our school’s account. Delivering critical services for schools that make a real positive impact across the UK. Every day our people create high-quality learning environments – ensuring they are safe, clean and compliant for teachers to inspire and for students to gain meaningful skills and qualifications.

We work in partnership with our clients and end-users to ensure our 24/7 services are delivered to the highest standard with minimum impact or disruption to day‑to‑day operational requirements of the schools.

• Ensure smooth running of the school premises
• Carry out day‑to‑day DIY/maintenance and minor repairs (e.g., furniture fixtures, wall repairs)
• Ensure heating, lighting and alarm systems are working properly
• Check that all doors and windows are locked when the building is not in use
• Guard against vandalism
• Arrange chairs and tables for meetings or assemblies and clear away afterwards
• Litter pick and general clear external areas

• Knowledge and previous experience in practical DIY skills for minor repair
• Good team player
• Flexible with shift work
• Good at developing strong working relationships with on‑site client and employees
• Support both local and business zero‑carbon programmes, working towards zero carbon in a strategic and lean manner when appropriate
• Responsible for ensuring H&S standards are achieved across the contract

We welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates. If you have most but not all these skills and experiences, we encourage you to apply, as we may be able to offer development or training to support you.

Amey is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff to demonstrate this commitment in every aspect of their work. You will be required to undergo our enhanced PVG check before commencing employment – please let us know upfront on any queries should you have any.

• Remuneration – Enjoy a competitive annual salary with the potential for yearly reviews to ensure you’re rewarded for your contributions
• Career Growth – Shine in your career with advancement opportunities to roles like Senior Janitor/Facilities Management
• Training Opportunities – Unlock your potential with comprehensive training, including fully funded leadership programs tailored to your personal growth
• Holidays – Enjoy at least 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and the opportunity to buy further days
• Pension – Generous pension scheme, with extra contributions from Amey
• Flexible benefits – Customise your benefits with options such as insurance benefits, Cycle2
  
  Work scheme and access to discounted gym membership
• Exclusive Discounts – Access our online portal filled with discounts from leading retailers, healthcare services, and more, helping you save on the things that matter
• Give Back to community – Two Social Impact Days each year, for volunteering and fundraising opportunities
• Family friendly policies for new parents or if you provide care for a dependant
• Membership of our Affinity Networks who connect, support and inspire diverse communities within Amey

We are a leading provider of full life‑cycle engineering, operations, and decarbonisation solutions for transport infrastructure and complex facilities. Our purpose is to deliver sustainable infrastructure solutions that enhance life and protect our shared future. Every day our teams across the UK and internationally do truly important work shaping some of the most complex environments that impact generations to come. To find out more visit our website

As a disability confident leader, we’re proud to guarantee applicants with a disability an interview if they meet the minimum requirements for the role. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of their race, gender, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age. We believe everyone deserves an opportunity to shine. Please contact our recruitment team at  to discuss any access needs, reasonable adjustments or additional support that you may require at any point during the recruitment process.

Apply today. We may close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications – please apply as soon as possible.

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