Chargehand Cleaner - FLK14772

Falkirk Council; Forth; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Falkirk Council seeks a proactive Chargehand Cleaner for an on-site role at Easter Carmuirs Primary School. The position is term-time, part-time (22.5 hours/week), Monday to Friday, with early and late shifts.

You will supervise a small cleaning team, perform cleaning tasks, and ensure high hygiene and safety standards across the school environment. You’ll monitor quality, support induction, manage basic stock, and report issues.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning tasks including floors, surfaces, toilets and communal areas.
• 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.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning operations

Attention to detail

COSHH knowledge

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: Easter Carmuirs Primary School
• Contract: Term Time, Part Time, Temporary until March 2027
• Hours: 22.5 hours per week
• Days: Monday to Friday 5.45am to 7.45am and 3pm to 5.30pm (can 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're organised, reliable, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we encourage you to apply.