Cleaner, St Colms Day Centre - ORK09901

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in the United Kingdom is seeking a motivated Cleaner for the St Colms Day Centre. This is a permanent part-time position requiring 2.5 hours of work weekly, mainly after 5.00 pm. Responsibilities include carrying out various cleaning duties using appropriate equipment to maintain a clean and hygienic environment. Experience in cleaning and knowledge of both manual and powered cleaning equipment are essential. Applicants can contact the Service Manager for further discussion. Expected salary is £28,192 - £28,462 pro rata.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of cleaning activities following written procedures.
• Use cleaning products and powered cleaning equipment to ensure hygienic conditions.
• Lone working with keyholder responsibilities.

Skills

Experience in cleaning duties

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Ability to work independently

Tools

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING

Building Cleaning - St Colms Day Centre

Cleaner

2.5 hours per week, 0.5 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.