Chargehand Cleaner - FLK14764

Falkirk Council; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Falkirk Council is seeking a proactive Chargehand Cleaner to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team across Falkirk schools and early years centres. You will supervise a small cleaning crew ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

You will carry out cleaning tasks, operate equipment, monitor quality, manage stock and assist with induction/training. A PVG check may be required; costs met by the preferred candidate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks across floors, surfaces and toilets.
• Operate powered cleaning equipment as required.
• Monitor cleaning quality and ensure work is completed to a high standard.
• Supervise cleaning staff on-site and encourage team collaboration.
• Handle stock control and basic administrative duties.
• Report faults or issues affecting the service.
• Adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Attention to detail

COSHH knowledge

Literacy & numeracy

Cleaning experience

Education

BICSc certificate

Job description

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: Across schools and ELCs in the Falkirk Council area
• Contract: Full Time, Temporary until 31

st March 2027

• Hours: Hours will be flexible within the council working hours 7am to 8pm (will be discussed at interview)
• 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 are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.