Cleaning Assistant

Stirling Council; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks a Cleaning Assistant for St Mary’s Episcopal PS in Dunblane. This part-time role involves providing a professional cleaning service for 7.5 hours per week during term time. The ideal candidate will be skilled in using cleaning equipment and must be capable of working alone. The position offers various benefits such as flexible working arrangements, generous leave entitlements, and membership in the Local Government Pension Scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Local Government Pension Scheme

Full sick pay benefits

Paid Paternity Leave

Health & Wellbeing support

Opportunities for Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Capable of using cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines and scrubber dryers.
• Prepared to work independently and clean surfaces to head height.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cleaning service at St Mary’s Episcopal PS.
• Work 7.5 hours per week over a 39 week schedule.
• Follow health and safety protocols regarding vulnerable groups.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Experience with cleaning machinery

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Description

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, Term Time

Hours: 7.5 hours

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council’s Facilities Management for a Cleaning Assistant at St Mary’s Episcopal PS (Dunblane).

The post will involve providing 7.5 hours per week professional cleaning service on a 39 week basis. The hours are to cover the needs of the school Monday - Friday and 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. Be able to clean surfaces to head height and prepared to work alone.

Personal protective equipment, tools and training will be provided.

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

We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

The Benefits

• 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
• Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements. Our colleagues are encouraged to work flexibly as we know that busy lives don’t always fit around a traditional working pattern, if you need flexibility to complete your role just let us know and we will do our upmost to help you to invest in your career with us while balancing other aspects of your life.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit
• 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