Cleaner, Pickaquoy Lifestyles Centre - ORK09899

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is looking for a part-time Cleaner to work 17.5 hours per week at the Pickaquoy Lifestyles Centre. The role involves a range of cleaning duties, using both manual and electrical cleaning equipment to maintain hygiene standards. Successful candidates should have prior cleaning experience and be able to work independently. This position carries keyholder responsibilities and is permanent, offering competitive hourly pay. Closing date for applications is 14 December 2025.

Qualifications

• Minimum of experience in cleaning duties in a home or commercial environment.
• Knowledge of cleaning equipment both manual and electrical.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning activities following written procedures.
• Use powered cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners.
• Ensure the premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

Skills

Experience in cleaning duties

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Building Cleaning – Pickaquoy Lifestyles Centre

Cleaner

17.5 hours per week, 3.5 hours per day worked Monday – Friday after 5.00pm

Permanent

£28,192 - £28,462 pro rata / £14.61 - £14.75 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Applications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake cleaning duties at the above establishment. You will be required to carry out a range of cleaning activities following written procedures and using your own initiative where necessary.

Duties include the use of cleaning products and powered cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners to ensure the premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.

You should have a minimum of experience of cleaning duties in a home or commercial environment.

Knowledge and use of cleaning equipment both manual and electrical is required.

This is a lone working position with keyholder responsibilities.

Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Caroline Petrie, Service Manager (Building Cleaning) 01856 873535 ext. 2733 or Melissa Sutherland, Building Cleaning Officer 01856 873535 et. 2740.

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 14 December 2025

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.