Nightshift Cleaning Operative
Abm
Estimated pay: £11.54-13.23 per hour
EH1 3AD Edinburgh
Full time
The Breakroom Take
About Abm
Abm is a facility management provider
Job description from Abm
LOCATION: St James Quarter, Edinburgh EH1 3AD
SHIFT PATTERN: 4 on 4 off, 38.5 hours per week
PAY RATE: £13.20 per hour
ROLE OVERVIEW AND PURPOSE
ABM UK is seeking a hardworking Cleaning Operative with a particular skillset. You will be responsible for delivering the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, waste management, and other contractual tasks at our client's site. You will ensure that all tasks are carried out efficiently and effectively, meeting client expectations and company policies and procedures.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- High level cleaning
- Driving company site vehicles such as tugs, vans, and forklifts
- Deep clean of washrooms
- Periodic cleaning of stone flooring
- Light maintenance
- Waste management
- Window cleaning
- Use of scrubber driers, buffers and other cleaning equipment
- Jet washing
REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- Proven track record in delivering high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
- Strong communication skills
- Able to work within a team
- Proactive with good attention to detail
- Ability to work under pressure
QUALIFICATIONS
- Driving Licence is essential
- Forklift Counterbalance certificate would be beneficial
- IPAF certificate would be beneficial
- Health & Safety Certificate
Benefits
We’re proud to offer a great range of benefits including:
- 24/7 GP: Both you and your immediate family can speak to a UK-based GP from the comfort of your own home
- Mental Health support and Life Event Counseling
- Get Fit Programme
- Financial and legal support
- Cycle to work scheme
- Access Perks at Work, our innovative employee app where you can find:
- Perks: discounts, gift cards, cashback, and exclusive offers
- Life: Search for resources and tools on topics ranging from family and life to health, money and work
- Support: Online chat or telephone service for urgent support in a crisis
For more information about ABM’s benefits, visit our
About ABM:
ABM (NYSE: ABM) is one of the world’s largest providers of integrated facility, engineering, and infrastructure solutions. Every day, over 100,000 team members deliver essential services that make spaces cleaner, safer, and efficient, enhancing the overall occupant experience.
ABM serves a wide range of market sectors including commercial real estate, aviation, mission critical, and manufacturing and distribution. With over $8 billion in annual revenue and a blue-chip client base, ABM delivers innovative technologies and sustainable solutions that enhance facilities and empower clients to achieve their goals. Committed to creating smarter, more connected spaces, ABM is investing in the future to meet evolving challenges and build a healthier, thriving world. ABM: Driving possibility, together.
For more information, visit .
ABM are committed to employment practices that promote diversity and inclusion in employment regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, sex, marriage and civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion or belief. We are proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme.
Job insights from Breakroom
Cleaners and domestics
Cleaners carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes.
What you’ll do as a cleaner and domestic:
- Do general cleaning in industrial buildings, offices or homes
- Clean cars or gardens
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines
- Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Heavy lifting
- Physical activity
- Wearing a uniform
- Night work
- Long hours
- Anti-social hours
- Cleaning
- Working alone
- Wearing a uniform
What employees say
Pay
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Okay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Abm pay cleaners enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
47% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £13.45 per hour, and £14.80 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Good
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Abm pay cleaners market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
85% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do cleaners at Abm get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
79% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Abm pay cleaners sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
90% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do cleaners at Abm do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
44% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Good
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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do cleaners at Abm worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
78% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
Okay
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do cleaners at Abm get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
56% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for cleaners at Abm to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
45% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for cleaners to book a holiday at Abm?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
Good
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Shifts don’t get changed at short notice
Do Abm managers change cleaners shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
94% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for cleaners to take sick leave at Abm?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
47% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do cleaners at Abm feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
35% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and February 2026.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do cleaners at Abm get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
67% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for cleaners to work at Abm?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
88% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do cleaners at Abm enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
55% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2024 and January 2026.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do cleaners at Abm recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
65% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 20 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do cleaners get enough training when they start at Abm?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
47% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get support to progress
Are cleaners given support to progress at Abm?
Most people aren’t given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 100% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do cleaners think Abm head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
88% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t feel well informed by head office
Do cleaners feel well informed about how Abm is doing?
Most people don’t feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
84% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2024 and March 2026.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Abm employees say about their job
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Best thing
The people we work with
Worst thing
Stress, lack of equipment, poor management
Host at Abm, April 2026
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Best thing
Nothing, seriously we work in security but they call us Customer Service officers so they can pay us less
Worst thing
Not safe, no respect from management, no support from management, no help with mental health issues, no sick leave, you get made to feel bad when you are sick even though they don't pay us, constantly understaffed, there's not enough staff to safely evacuate the place sometimes, the site is falling apart, staff get assaulted and it's like management couldn't care less, there's no support when that happens,
Customer service officer at Abm, June 2025
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