Cleaning Assistant- Strathblane Primary School (Mobile Work)- 101303

Stirling Council; City of Edinburgh; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority based in Scotland is looking for a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant at Strathblane Primary School. The role requires capability in lifting heavy items and using various cleaning machinery. Candidates will enjoy flexible working arrangements alongside strong benefits such as 30 days annual leave, a robust pension plan, and various wellbeing supports. The position offers 15 hours weekly, providing a great opportunity to balance work with personal commitments.

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

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Capable of lifting heavy items.
• Must be able to operate cleaning machinery.
• Basic knowledge of IT applications required.

Responsibilities

• Clean surfaces to head height.
• Work alone at times as required.
• Cover various locations within a reasonable distance.

Skills

Lifting heavy items

Operating cleaning machinery

Basic IT knowledge

Tools

Electric buffing machines

Scrubber dryers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

Closing Date: 9th January

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time, term time (39 weeks)

Salary: £8,

Hours: 15 hours (Monday-Friday 3pm-8pm)

Location: Strathblane Primary School (Mobile Work)

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant based at Strathblane Primary School, Stirling; however, the candidate will also be expected to cover other locations within a reasonable distance of the school.

Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items and using cleaning machinery, including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers, and vacuum cleaners. They must 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 need a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undergo training to allow them to use 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 / 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.

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
• 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