Do you enjoy meeting new people? 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 have hundreds of people through the door each day. It is our responsibility in the clean team to keep everyone safe and ensure all exhibits are sparkling and clean for visitors.
Your role as night shift cleaner is essential to the daily running of the building.
In this role, as part of a team, you will be responsible for :
- Vacuuming all the floors and stairwells
- Vacuuuming and mopping the shop and foyer
- Cleaning all the toilets
- Cleaning staff areas
- Carpet cleaning and power washing
- Deep cleaning each floor and exhibits
The cleaning department at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions is made up of ten people. We have two supervisors, four day shift cleaners and four 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, dedicated, customer-focused 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.
It is a permanent position. 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.
Our night shift runs from the moment we close until the moment we open. Our opening hours vary depending on the holiday season. At the height of the holiday period, our opening hours are from 8am-10pm.
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 Scottish Thistle Award for Hospitality and Tourism Employer of the Year as well as the Trailblazer Award from Living Wage Scotland. The attraction holds a Gold Green Tourism Award and a regional Thistle Award for Climate Action.
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
· £12.60 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 [email protected] or [email protected]
Any further questions we would be happy to discuss. Please get in touch at [email protected] or call 0131 226 3709.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Qualifications
- Commercial cleaning
- Manual handling
- COSHH
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.60 per hour
Expected hours: 10 – 25 per week
Additional pay:
- Yearly bonus
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Language:
- English (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 12/06/2025
Expected start date: 24/06/2025
