Cleaner

Fife Council; Tayport; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

LGPS Scotland Pension

40-week salary annualised

Generous holiday allowance

Job summary

Fife Council in Scotland is hiring a part-time Cleaning Operative for Tayport Primary School. The role is permanent, 15 hours per week, with Monday to Friday shifts from 3:30pm to 6:30pm. You will contribute to a clean and safe school environment, with on-the-job training provided and PVG clearance required.

Salary is £25,604.23 pro rata for a 40-week contract, with benefits including LGPS Scotland pension, annualised pay, generous holiday allowance, and access to training opportunities.

Responsibilities

• General cleaning in schools.
• Work Monday to Friday, 3:30pm–6:30pm, 15 hours per week.

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 09 November 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 01 November 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 pro rata

Working Pattern: 15 hours per week

Location: Tayport Primary School

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.

We currently have a permanent vacancy at:

Tayport Primary School

15 hours per week, working Monday to Friday 3:30pm to 6:30pm, permanent part-time, 40-week contract

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.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
• 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.
• Generous holiday allowance
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail!

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

The Person

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

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.

Before confirming your appointment, you willbe requiredto 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 work

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

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