Building Facilities Assistant - DGA13852

Dumfries and Galloway Council; Castle Douglas; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PPE provided

LGPS Scotland

Cycle-to-Work

Wellbeing program

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway Council is looking for a Building Facilities Assistant to join a friendly, supportive team. The role focuses on providing essential cleaning support to keep the school safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will be part of a dynamic facilities team, carrying out cleaning tasks, supporting safety checks and helping ensure a well-maintained environment. This is a part-time, on-site position with full training and pension scheme access.

Qualifications

• Reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out general cleaning and janitorial tasks to a high standard.
• Supporting daily building safety checks and health & safety procedures.
• Assisting the Lead Occupier with safe operation of the premises.
• Supporting energy efficiency and responsible building usage.
• Liaising professionally with all staff and service users.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer-focused

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Be part of an award-winning team that makes a real difference

We’re proud of the quality of our cleaning and facilities services – and our achievements speak for themselves:

• ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning - 2022
• Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024
• ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Awards - 2025

We’re now looking for a Building Facilities Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity in a role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

About the role

You’ll be part a dynamic, customer facing facilities team, providing essential janitorial and cleaning support to help keep the school safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Your duties will include:

• Carrying out general cleaning and janitorial tasks to a high standard
• Supporting daily building safety checks and health & safety procedures
• Assisting the Lead Occupier with safe operation of the premises
• Supporting energy efficiency and responsible building usage
• Liaising professionally with all staff and service users

Working Hours

4.75 hours per week, 39 weeks per year.

1hours 35mins – Monday, Wednesday and Friday

What we Offer

• Full training provided, including:
  • Cleaning methods and equipment
  • Safe use of chemicals
  • Health & Safety procedures
  • iPad and Microsoft applications
• All necessary PPE supplied
• A Personal Training Plan to support your development
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Access to Viv-Up, our wellbeing and discounts platform with over 800 offers
• Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and Wellbeing Champions

Requirements

What we’re looking for

• A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail
• Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills are essential
• A current driving license is required (reasonable adjustments will be considered)

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

Our commitment to equality

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.