Commercial Window Cleaner / Access Operative
- £13.50–£17.00 per hour + overtime | Full-Time, Permanent
- Glasgow base – work across Scotland
- Driving licence essential
PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING
This is NOT domestic window cleaning.
This role involves:
✔ Working at height
✔ Early starts (6am starts, sometimes from 3am)
✔ Night & weekend work on a rota basis
✔ Travel across Scotland
If that doesn’t suit you, please don’t apply.
If it does - keep reading
Who We Are
Palmer & Co. is a long-established, family-run company delivering commercial window cleaning and specialist access services since 1932.
We work on challenging, high-profile sites using MEWPs, truck mounts, water-fed poles, towers, BMUs and specialist access systems.
We invest in the latest and best equipment, training, to do the job safely and correctly.
The Role
You’ll be part of a professional team delivering high-level commercial window cleaning, including:
- Water-fed pole systems
- MEWPs / Spider access platforms & truck mounts (70m)
- Towers, scaffolds & ladders
- Harnesses, anchor systems & BMUs
This is physical, skilled work carried out in all weather conditions.
Pay & Benefits
- £13.50–£17.00 per hour (based on skill & experience)
- Overtime paid at time and a half (regular nights/weekends available)
- 31 days paid holiday (including bank holidays) with additional 2 days for service
- Full-time, permanent contract
- Modern equipment & ongoing training
- Progression into advanced access work
- Supportive team with a safety-first culture
- Employee Assistance program (EAP) in place
What We’re Looking For
Essential
✔ Full UK driving licence
✔ Comfortable working at height
✔ Reliable, punctual & professional
✔ Willing to work early starts, nights & weekends
Desirable (training available)
- Commercial / high-level window cleaning experience
- IPAF 3a & 3b
- CSCS card
- MEWP or specialist access experience
This Role Is Ideal If You
✔ Take pride in your work
✔ Care about safety and doing things properly
✔ Want stable, long-term employment
✔ Prefer specialist work over routine domestic jobs
Apply Now
Immediate starts available for the right candidates.
Experienced operatives encouraged to apply.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From £13.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Referral programme
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
