Cleaner - ARB18532

Argyll & Bute Council; Oban; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 8,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Generous leave entitlement

Cycle to work

Discounts on gym memberships

Wellbeing initiatives

Opportunities for learning and career

Job summary

Argyll and Bute Council is inviting applications for a permanent part-time cleaner at Oban High School on Soroba Road, Oban. The role is 15 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3.45-6.45 pm during term time.

Join our friendly team and benefit from a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work, discounts on gym memberships, wellbeing initiatives and clear opportunities for learning and career growth. PVG membership is required.

Responsibilities

Job description

Service: Commercial Services

Closing Date: Thursday 10th September 2026

We would love to welcome a Cleaner to join our friendly team in working for Argyll and Bute, one of Scotland's most stunning areas. Let us tell you about why this could be a great move for you.

Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland's most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference.

Permanent part time cleaner required for Oban High School, Soroba Road, Oban.

15 hours per week to be worked Monday-Friday 3.45-6.45 pm during term time.

• competitive salary
• pension scheme
• generous leave entitlement
• cycle to work scheme
• discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres
• wellbeing initiatives
• opportunities for learning and career growth

We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies, we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about.

Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme , Disability Confident , Armed Forces , Fair Work First Statement , Equality and Fairness , Climate Change , Flexible and Hybrid Working Policy

Argyll and Bute Council recognise the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver is not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible.

Applicants should note that:-

• This postis not suitable for job share.
• The salary shown is the full-time equivalent salary, the actual salary will be paid pro rata for the hours worked on a term time basis.
• The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to the post.
• This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) membership in relation to working with children.

If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is:

• Sarah Richer, Operations Officer
• Telephone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]
• Reference: ARB18532

We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.