Job Title
Cleaning Assistant
Employer Name
Happy Homes Happy Hounds
Application Closing Date
31st October 2026
Job Type
Domestic help and cleaning
Contract Type
  • Permanent
  • Part time
Position Type
Job
Salary
£13.50 per hour
Employer Information

Happy Homes Happy Hounds is a small Edinburgh cleaning and pet services business. We provide regular domestic cleaning, deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy cleaning. We are looking to recruit a cleaner to help us take on additional customers as demand grows.

Happy Homes Happy Hounds website

Employer Environment
Mostly indoors
Employer Sector
Domestic Services
Number of Vacancies Available
1
Job Description

Duties include:

  • Cleaning customers’ homes including kitchens and bathrooms
  • Dusting, vacuuming and mopping
  • Following cleaning checklists
  • Safely using products and equipment and reporting any concerns
  • Deep cleaning and end-of-tenancy work may also be included.

10 hours per week (Monday to Friday during school hours)

Customer property locations in EH11, EH13 and EH14 areas.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential

  • Reliability, honesty, punctuality and respectful communication
  • Good attention to detail
  • You should be comfortable working in homes with pets and able to follow instructions and maintain consistent standards

Desirable

  • Previous professional cleaning experience would be helpful but not essential

No formal cleaning qualification is required and training in our methods and standards will be provided.

We value diversity and are committed to equal opportunities. We encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, including those who live in the local area, have a right to live and work in the UK and fall within one or more of the following groups:

  • unemployed disabled and or D/deaf person (including those experiencing mental health issues and those who have an impairment or long-term health condition)
  • person at risk of long-term unemployment and in receipt of reserved benefits.
How to apply
Email your CV and cover letter (Opens in a new window)