Cleaning Assistant

Stirling Council; Dunblane; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority is seeking a Cleaning Assistant for Dunblane Library. The role involves 10 hours of cleaning service per week, flexible outside library hours, using various cleaning machinery. Candidates need lifting ability, basic IT skills, and must be members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme. Successful applicants will receive training and personal protective equipment, along with benefits such as 30 days annual leave and flexible working arrangements.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in professional cleaning roles.
• Willingness to work flexible hours.
• Membership in the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme.

Responsibilities

• Provide a professional cleaning service at Dunblane Library.
• Utilize cleaning machinery effectively.
• Ensure cleanliness of surfaces to head height.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Knowledge of cleaning machinery

Basic IT skills

Tools

Electric buffing machines

Scrubber dryers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Stirling Council for a Cleaning Assistant at Dunblane Library.

The post will involve providing 10 hours per week professional cleaning service on a 52.2 weeks per year basis, 2hrs per day which are flexible out with library opening hours as detailed below.

• Monday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm
• Tuesday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm
• Wednesday: 9am to 12pm
• Thursday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 7pm
• Friday: 9am to 1pm, 2pm to 5pm

Paid at Stirling Council Grade 1, applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items, using cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners. They should be able to clean surfaces to head height and be prepared to work alone.

Personal protective equipment, tools and training will be provided.

Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Council online training and human resources IT applications.

The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)Pro-rated for part time roles.
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangementswhere the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave
• Access to Health & Wellbeing support
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme

Job Info

• Job Identification 101588
• Job Category Cleaning & Caretaking - Cleaning
• Posting Date 12/22/2025, 08:37 AM
• Apply Before 01/19/2026, 11:59 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations The Institute, Dunblane, Stirling, FK15 0ER, GB