Cleaner - DGA13596

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 4,800 - 6,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme (Scot)

Viv-up wellbeing platform

Cycle-to-work scheme

Wellbeing champions

Job summary

Dumfries High School is recruiting a Cleaner to join the council's school cleaning team. The role operates during term-time with 14.5/15 hours per week across 39.8 weeks per year, maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for pupils and staff.

No prior experience is required as full training is provided, with PVG scheme checks and a strong emphasis on health, safety, and wellbeing supported by extensive local benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliability and punctuality are essential for a school cleaning team.
• Professional conduct with pupils and staff.
• Good communication and ability to work with others.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, washrooms and shared areas.
• Maintain high hygiene and safety standards.
• Support service improvements through a positive ethos.
• Work independently with team support as required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer focus

Communication

Teamworking

Job description

Cleaner (2) (Permanent) (15/5057) (15/5188)

Dumfries High School

Join our award-winning school cleaning team

We’re proud of our award-winning service, recognised with:

• ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2022
• Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024
• ASSIST – FM Contribution to Cleaning Award - 2025

We’re looking for a Cleaner to join our friendly, supportive team at Dumfries High School. This role is ideal if you are looking for term-time, family-friendly hours in a job where your work is valued and appreciated.

About the role:

You’ll help maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff, and visitors. No previous experience is required - full training will be provided.

Your duties will include:

• Cleaning classrooms, corridors, washrooms, and shared areas
• Maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety
• Supporting service improvements through our “Find it Clean, Keep it Clean” ethos
• Working independently with support from the wider team

Working hours:

14.5/15 hours per week

Monday to Friday

39.8 weeks per year

What we offer:

• Term-time working with school holidays

(you will be expected to attend pre-arranged deep clean dates throughout the year)

• Full training and a Personal Training Plan
• Uniform provided
• Career progression opportunities
• Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• Access to Viv-up, our wellbeing discounts platform with over 800 offers
• Cycle-to-work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and wellbeing champions

What we’re looking for:

• A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail
• Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Good communication skills are essential

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

With an exciting benefits package, working for Dumfries and Galloway Council supports you to invest in your own health and wellbeing. Employees have access to our bespoke Vivup platform with over 800 discounts on everyday essentials from top UK retailers, restaurants, utility providers and more. Employees also get access to membership of

The Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland) exclusive discounts from local businesses, a Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial support from My Money Matters, and guidance from our trained Wellbeing Champions.

Our commitment to equality:

Here at Dumfries and Galloway Council we are committed to equality, diversity and equal opportunity with our values, which include treating everyone with dignity, fairness and respect, driving us to tackle inequality. We are looking for people that can bring different perspectives and experiences and especially welcome applications from those who are underrepresented in our organisation.

The job activities listed are not exhaustive and may be added to or amended consistent with the job purpose.