Part time Temporary Night Shift Cleaner

Do you enjoy the satisfaction of cleaning, seeing something go from dirty to sparkling? Do you have a keen eye for detail? Would you love to work in the wonderful world of illusions? Then we are looking for you!

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a world-class visitor experience, in the heart of Edinburgh. No two days are the same and we can have hundreds of people through the door each day. It is our responsibility in the clean team to keep them safe and keeping the building sparkling and clean.

Your role as Night Shift Cleaner is essential to the daily running of the building.

In this role, you will be responsible for :

- Performing a full clean of the toilets at the end of the night in preparation for the next day

- Cleaning exhibits and glass

- Vacuum all the floors and all stairwells

- Emptying bins/picking up rubbish

- Extra deep cleaning of the floors as scheduled which could include power washing, carpet cleaning and occasional working at height

The cleaning department at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is made up of thirteen people. We have two supervisors, six day Shift Cleaners and five Night Shift Cleaners. Day Shift Cleaners are responsible for keeping the building clean and running during the day. Night Shift Cleaners are responsible for the turnaround of the building in preparation for the next day.

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and dedicated team member to come work with us at our award-winning visitor attraction. We are looking for someone who is a great team player. We want someone pro-active with a keen eye for detail and initiative.

It is a temporary position with the potential to be made permanent at the end. Contract from May/June until the start of September. We are looking for holiday cover and weekend availability is essential.

You must be able to climb 98 stairs multiple times throughout the day, be trustworthy, reliable and able to appreciate the importance of maintaining public areas to a high standard of cleanliness.

The Company

Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is Edinburgh’s oldest purpose-built visitor attraction, situated at the top of the Royal Mile. The attraction is a 5-star VisitScotland-rated visitor experience consisting of a historic Victorian Camera Obscura, 5 floors of interactive exhibits, rooftop terrace, reception area and Gift Shop. The attraction is a ‘must-visit' for families and adults from all over the world and due to its popularity has the longest opening hours of any attraction in Edinburgh.

Camera Obscura is an award-winning attraction and has recently won the Trailblazer award from Living Wage Scotland as well as Best Visitor Attraction in the Thistle Awards. We have a dedicated green team who have worked hard to help us achieve our Gold Green Tourism Award.

Part of Visitor Centres Ltd, the company also manages Landmark Forest Adventure Park in Carrbridge, Inveraray Jail and Landmark Press.

You can find out more about us at www.camera-obscura.co.uk

Benefits

· £12.40 per hour

· Pension: 2% contribution for first 6 months of employment, rising to 10% thereafter

· Holidays: 29 days annual holiday pro rata

· Discretionary annual company bonus

· Camera Obscura & World of Illusions is a Living Wage employer and offers all staff contribution towards uniform, breakfast while on shift, refreshments throughout the day and seasonal team meals. Staff get a generous discount in the Gift Shop and free entry for friends and family to visit the attraction, as well as free entry to sister attractions Landmark Forest Adventure Park and Inveraray Jail. Access to ASVA passes for discounted entry to Scotland’s other top attractions.

· Flexible working options and a variety of shift patterns are available.

· Staff are given full training and offered personal development and training opportunities. Staff are also offered access to our employee assistance programme, providing access to information, advice, and answers to a range of workplace and personal issues.

How To Apply

We look forward to hearing from you. Please make sure to introduce yourself and share with us your relevant skills and experience, as well as why you would like to work at Camera Obscura. Include your earliest start date and working availability.

Please attach a CV and cover letter and send the application to phillipa@camera-obscura.co.uk

Any further questions we would be happy to discuss. Please get in touch at info@camera-obscura.co.uk or call 0131 226 3709.

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary contract
Contract length: 6 months

Pay: £12.40 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 20 per week

Benefits:

• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee discount
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Sick pay
• Store discount

Schedule:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus scheme

Experience:

• cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 15/05/2024
Expected start date: 29/05/2024