Cleaner

Fife Council; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Lochgelly is seeking cleaners for primary schools. The role involves maintaining a safe and clean environment for staff and students. No prior experience is required as training is provided. This permanent position offers 15 hours per week with a competitive salary and generous benefits, including pension membership and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Access to training opportunities

Generous holiday allowance

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Attention to detail is essential.
• On-the-job training provided.
• No previous experience required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure a clean environment for pupils and staff.
• Work required between 3:00pm – 6:00pm.
• Participate in Induction Training Day.

Job description

Overview

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Role Details

If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Join one of our many teams of cleaners in Schools in Lochgelly. We currently have permanent vacancies at a Primary School covering as required on a backshift, Monday to Friday only.

Location and Vacancies

Lochgelly

Lochgelly West Primary School (2 posts) – 15 hours per week, 40-week contract (3 hours per day as required between 3:00pm – 6:00pm). These posts are due to commence in January 2026.

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary of £24,740.74 pro rata.
• Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 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).
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund (part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local and national discounts (cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail).

What You’ll Do

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. No previous experience is required as on-the-job training is provided, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate.

Role Profile

A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.

The Person

Before 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. You will also be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.