Cleaner

Fife Council; Buckhaven; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 35,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Disability Confident employer scheme

LGPS Scotland pension

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Fife Council is seeking cleaners to join our teams across St Andrews area and Buckhaven, maintaining clean and safe school and council buildings. Flexible part-time hours across 40-week contracts.

No prior experience is required; on-the-job training provided. PVG disclosure required; induction day; Pension LGPS Scotland; benefits include discounts and generous holiday allowance.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required; on-the-job training provided.
• PVG scheme membership required before appointment.
• Induction training day before starting in post.
• Disability Confident employer scheme is recognised.

Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain schools and council buildings.
• Work Monday to Friday across 40 weeks per year.
• Support pupils and staff by ensuring a clean and safe environment each day.

Skills

Attention to detail

Job description

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of cleaners in Schools and council buildings within St Andrews and the surrounding area.

We currently have various vacancies Monday to Friday on a 40-week, permanent contract.

Madras Community Use

1 x 10 hours per week Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year, permanent

1 x 15 hours per week Monday to Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm, 40 weeks per year, permanent

1 x 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 10:00am-2:00pm, 40 weeks per year, permanent

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised for 40-week contracts (equal instalments every 4-week pay period)

Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)

Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.

Generous holiday allowance

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff can return to a clean and safe environment every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference.

The PersonNo previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency CertificateBefore confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of workYou will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

Cleaner

Company: Fife Council Salary: from £25,604 a year, pro rata Hours: Part-time Location: Buckhaven Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 12 Nov 2026 Closing date: 24 Nov 2026

Summary

Job Details

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of cleaners in Schools and council buildings within St Andrews and the surrounding area.

We currently have various vacancies Monday to Friday on a 40-week, permanent contract.

Madras Community Use

1 x 10 hours per week Monday to Friday, 40 weeks per year, permanent

Madras College

1 x 15 hours per week Monday to Friday 4:00pm-7:00pm, 40 weeks per year, permanent

1 x 20 hours per week Monday to Friday 10:00am-2:00pm, 40 weeks per year, permanent

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:

We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.

Pay is annualised for 40-week contracts (equal instalments every 4-week pay period)

Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)

Generous holiday allowance

Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.

Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.

This work is about ensuring pupils and staff can return to a clean and safe environment every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference.

Essential requirements

The PersonNo previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency CertificateBefore confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of workYou will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Proud member of the Disability Confident employer scheme

About Disability Confident Disability Confident is a government scheme. It encourages employers to recruit and retain disabled people and those with long term health conditions.

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