Chargehand Cleaner - FLK14662

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 6,500 - 8,500; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a proactive Chargehand Cleaner to lead a small on-site team in a school or early years centre within the Falkirk area. The role combines hands-on cleaning with supervision, ensuring a hygienic and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

Experience in cleaning or facilities services is essential, with a focus on attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to guide others.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning or facilities services is essential.
• Ability to supervise others and delegate tasks.
• Good literacy and numeracy skills are required.
• Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks including floors, surfaces, toilets and communal areas.
• Supervise and support on-site cleaning staff, promoting teamwork.
• Monitor cleaning quality and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Handle stock control, basic administrative duties and staff induction/training.
• Report faults or issues affecting the service.
• Adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Supervising others

COSHH knowledge

Literacy and numeracy

Education

BICSc certificate

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? We're 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, you'll combine cleaning duties with day-to-day supervision of a small cleaning team - ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

What You’ll 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 We’re 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: Bantaskin Primary School
• Hours: 13.5 hours per week
• Days: Monday to Thursday 3pm to 5.45pm Friday 3pm to 5.30pm
• Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Permanent
• 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 you're organised, reliable, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we encourage you to apply.