Cleaning Assistant- Strathblane Nursery- 101237 -

Stirling Council; Strathblane; On-site; GBP 8,000; Full time

Job summary

A local governing body in Scotland is offering an exciting opportunity for a Cleaning Assistant at Strathblane Nursery School. The successful applicant will need to lift heavy items and operate cleaning machines such as electric buffing machines and vacuum cleaners. This role promotes flexible working arrangements, encouraging candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply. A commitment to training and ongoing development, along with membership to the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG), is required.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development

Qualifications

• Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items and using cleaning machinery.
• Must have a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training.

Responsibilities

• Clean surfaces to head height and maintain cleanliness in the nursery.
• Utilize various cleaning machinery as required.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Basic IT knowledge

Tools

Electric buffing machines

Scrubber dryers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Closing Date : 9th January 2026

Contract Type : Permanent(52.2 weeks per year)

Salary : £7,120

Hours : 10 hours (Monday - Friday 6pm- 8pm)

Location : Strathblane Nursery

An exciting opportunity has arisen Infrastructure Delivery, Stirling Council for a Cleaning Assistant at Strathblane Nursery School.

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. 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.

Job Description

Salary Additional Information

Stirling Information

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 https : / / www.scotlgpsmember.org / about-the-lgps /
• Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service
• Carers Leave
• 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