Caretaker/Cleaner - STR07791

Stirling Council; Stirling; Hybrid; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Caretaker/Cleaner at a local nursery school, providing essential services in a supportive role. This position offers a permanent contract with flexible working hours and numerous benefits, including generous annual leave and pension scheme membership. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and safety within the nursery environment, ensuring a welcoming atmosphere for children and staff alike. Join a forward-thinking council that values its employees and offers ongoing development opportunities in a vibrant community setting.

Benefits

30 days annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay benefits

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting heavy items and cleaning surfaces to head height.
• Willing to undertake training for online HR applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide caretaking and cleaning services at Borestone Nursery.
• Support the Nursery community with key-holding responsibilities.

Skills

Basic IT Skills

Cleaning Skills

Ability to Lift Heavy Items

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment

Online Training Applications

Job description

Job Description

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Caretaker/Cleaner - Borestone Nursery School

An exciting employment opportunity has arisen at Infrastructure Delivery, Stirling Council, for a Caretaker/Cleaner supporting Borestone Nursery, located within the grounds of Borestone Primary School, St Ninian's, Stirling.

The successful candidate will provide caretaking and cleaning services, including key-holding, supporting the Nursery community on a 15-hour per week, 52-week-per-year, permanent contract.

The hours of work will be from 7-8am, and then 6-8pm, Monday to Friday, paid at Stirling Council Grade 3.

Personal protective equipment, tools, and training will be provided where necessary. Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items, cleaning surfaces to head height, and be prepared to work alone and outdoors in inclement weather.

Applicants will require basic IT skills and be willing to undertake training to utilize Stirling Council's online training and HR IT applications.

The Benefits

• 30 days of annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years of continuous service)
• Flexible working arrangements, including hybrid office/work-from-home options
• Biennial incremental progression until the top of the pay scale is reached
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For more details, visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay, depending on length of service
• Carers Leave
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Job Description

Salary Additional Information

Stirling Information February 2025

Requirements

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

We welcome applications from candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, or race.