Cleaner - Kingswell Park and Ride - ABC12596

Aberdeen City Council; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority is looking for a part-time cleaner to maintain cleanliness in public buildings. Responsibilities include performing cleaning tasks, ensuring safety, and operating equipment. Ideal candidates should possess good communication skills and the ability to work in a team. No prior experience is required as training will be provided. This position offers flexibility in working hours.

Qualifications

• Full training provided for candidates without BICSc qualification.
• Relevant demonstrable experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties per Service standards.
• Open and close buildings where applicable.
• Ensure work areas are safe and secure.

Skills

Ability to work alone or within a team

Good communication skills

Appropriate level of health and fitness

Competency in the use of all equipment issued

Competency in the use of cleaning products

Education

British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) qualification

Job description

Job Purpose

Before applying for this job, it is important that you read the guidance by clicking on this link and the Job Profile attached. These explain the job role and the type of person we're looking for.

Location: Kingswells Community Centre, Aberdeen

Duration: Permanent, Part Time

Roles that require PVG Membership

Please note that with effect from 1 April 2023, where a role requires PVG membership, candidates will meet the cost of the PVG membership. This applies only to roles with a full time equivalent salary of £30,000 and above. (Teaching roles and jobs at Grade 11 and above (currently £31,505 per annum / £17.31 per hour))

The Council will pay for the PVG membership cost initially, either £18 for existing PVG scheme members, or £59 for non-members, and this cost will be deducted from an employee's first FULL month\'s salary payment.

Job purpose/about the role

To carry out cleaning duties to the hours and standard defined by the Service including opening and closing of buildings where applicable and ensuring work areas are left in a safe and secure manner.

The post holder needs to hold as a minimum:

A British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) qualification or relevant demonstrable experience would be beneficial however not essential as full training is given.

The postholder is able to demonstrate:

• Ability to work alone or within a team.
• Good communication skills
• Appropriate level of health and fitness to carry out the tasks of the job
• Competency in the use of all equipment issued.
• Competency in the use of all cleaning products used
• Ability to either work alone or within a team.

About Us

Please see the Job Profile for further details.

Aberdeen City Council is an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. For further information, please see our Equality, Diversity, Inclusion and Recruitment pack.

Flexible Working

We are happy to talk flexible working and offer flexible working for most roles in the organisation meaning that many of our employees enjoy the freedom of choosing a working pattern that suits them as much as it suits the organisation.

Disability Confident

We are a Disability Confident Employer. If you consider yourself to have a disability and think you may require a reasonable adjustment to be made for this part of the selection process, or would like further information in relation to reasonable adjustments, please contact [e-mail].

Armed Forces

We are a forces-friendly employer, have signed the Armed Forces Covenant and are a gold award recipient in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We have a specific email address for those in the forces, those who have left the forces, as well as their partners / spouses / families: [e-mail]. We are able to answer questions about jobs and our application / selection process, as well as about our employee support provisions.

Guaranteed Interview Scheme

We have a number of guaranteed interview schemes available to applicants who meet the minimum criteria for the role they are applying for who:

• have a disability as defined by the Equality Act 2010 (all jobs)
• looked after young people, those that are in continuing care or are a care leaver up to the age of 29 (all jobs)
• are aged 16-24 and live in Aberdeen City or have been to an Aberdeen City Council school and are applying for a Modern Apprenticeship (except Trades apprenticeships)
• have done a Foundation Apprenticeship with Aberdeen City Council and are applying for any apprenticeships relevant to the area in which they did their Foundation Apprenticeship
• are New Scots aged 16-24 and are applying for any apprenticeships

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is dependent on legal status and all applicants must have the right to live and work in the UK.

Further information can be found at https://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk/services/jobs