Cleaner - ABS48565

Aberdeenshire Council; Banchory; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Aberdeenshire Council is seeking a cleaner for Drumoak Primary School to clean the nursery and P1/2 areas, supporting Education and Children's Services premises. The role includes demonstrating commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement and adherence to council policies.

The post notes a Living Wage Supplement for earnings under £13.45 per hour. Own transport is helpful due to access considerations; interview is scheduled for 05/10/2026.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme or PVG update check required
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required after UK visit
• Pre-employment checks satisfactory required
• Minimum one reference from current or most recent employer

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in Aberdeenshire Council Education and Children's Services premises
• Clean the nursery and P1/2 areas at Drumoak Primary School
• Contribute to quality service delivery through continuous improvement

Job description

Job Description

Carry out cleaning duties in Aberdeenshire Council Education and Children's Services premises.

There is a responsibility for the post holder to demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Aberdeenshire Council currently applies a Living Wage Supplement to all Council employees earning less than £13.45 per hour.

This position is in Drumoak Primary School, to clean the nursery and P1/2 areas.

Important Note - The school is not on a direct bus route. The bus stop is on the main road, it would involve walking 10 minutes up a steep hill to reach the school. Own car is preferable, but not essential, as winter conditions make walking access difficult.

Expected Interview Date 05/10/2026

Requirements

This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.

This post has a minimum requirement of one reference which must be your current or most recent employer.