Cleaning Assistant

West College Scotland; Clydebank; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading regional college in Clydebank is seeking a Cleaning Assistant to deliver efficient cleaning services. The ideal candidate must have experience in a non-domestic cleaning environment, a basic understanding of health and safety, and good communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including 45 days holiday and opportunities for hybrid working.

Benefits

Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay

Opportunities for hybrid / home working

Flexible working opportunities

Access to dedicated wellbeing team

Support for skill enhancement

Qualifications

• Experience in a non-domestic cleaning environment is required.
• Ability to use a variety of cleaning products and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a common, efficient, and cost-effective cleaning service.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the college.

Skills

Basic understanding of Health and Safety at Work Act

Experience of providing cleaning services

Ability to work unsupervised

Effective communication skills

Tools

Cleaning equipment and products

Job description

Cleaning Assistant (Ref: WCS0001237)

Estates Department:

Grade:1

Salary £24,479 to £24,817 pro rata, per annum

(plus generous staff benefits package)

(Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

Hours: 21 hours x 42 weeks (Term Time)

Monday and Tuesday 3pm to 6pm

Wednesday 2pm to 8pm

Thursday 2pm to 6pm

Friday 11am to 4pm

Location: Clydebank

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald's Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

The Cleaning Assistant will work with the Cleaning Supervisor in the delivery of a common, efficient, and cost-effective cleaning service and to achieve and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the College's buildings. The successful candidate will clean as appropriate all surfaces, furnishings and fittings using the specified equipment and cleaning products.

You must have a basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and have experience of providing cleaning services within a non-domestic environment. You should also have experience of using a variety of cleaning/equipment and products and be able to work unsupervised. The successful candidate should also have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and members of the public.

Benefits of working with us

• Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday (pro-rata) (including bank & public holidays).
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).
• Opportunities for hybrid / home working, where appropriate.
• Flexible working opportunities.
• Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.
• Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland's sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit the website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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Closing date for all completed applications is Tuesday 9th December 2025.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity.

Charity Number SCO21185.