Chargehand Cleaner - FLK13563

Falkirk Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom seeks a proactive Chargehand Cleaner to join their Facilities team. You will lead a small cleaning team, ensuring the environment is safe and hygienic for all. The ideal candidate should have experience in cleaning services and confidence in supervising others. This role offers a chance to grow within a dedicated team and make a significant impact in your community while working at Larbert Village Primary School.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional development

Make a difference in the community

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facilities services is essential.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks in the facility.
• Support and supervise a team of cleaners.
• Monitor cleaning quality and ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Attention to detail

Supervising others

Organisational skills

Team-oriented attitude

Education

BICSc certificate (desirable)

Job description

Job Advert

Join Our Facilities Team – Chargehand Cleaner

Do you have an eye for detail, a commitment to high standards, and the confidence to lead by example? Were looking for a proactive and dependable Chargehand Cleaner to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting one of our schools or early years centres across the Falkirk Council area.

In this hands-on role, youll combine cleaning duties with day-to-day supervision of a small cleaning team 20 ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

What Youll Do:

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks including floors, surfaces, toilets and communal areas
• Operate powered cleaning equipment as required
• Monitor cleaning quality and ensure work is completed to a high standard
• Support and supervise cleaning staff on-site, encouraging strong team working
• Handle stock control, basic administrative duties and assist with staff induction/training
• Report faults or issues affecting the service
• Adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations

What Were Looking For:

• Experience in cleaning or facilities services is essential
• Confidence supervising others and delegating tasks
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• A positive, team-oriented attitude
• Basic literacy and numeracy
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
• A British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) certificate is desirable

The Role:

• Location: Larbert Village Primary School
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: 22.5 hours early mornings 6.00am and 8.30am or evenings 3.45pm to 5.45pm may be required
• Line Management: Responsible for supervising a team of Cleaners

Why Join Us?

• A valued role in a supportive, professional Facilities team
• Opportunities to lead, develop, and grow within the service
• Make a daily difference in your local community
• If youre organised, reliable, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we encourage you to apply.