Cleaning Assistant - Strathblane Primary School/ Mobile Work - 101303 - 444456

Stirling Council; Glasgow; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government council in Scotland seeks a Cleaning Assistant to manage cleaning duties at Strathblane Primary School and other related locations. Candidates should be capable of operating cleaning machinery and lifting heavy items. Training will be provided, along with flexible working arrangements and benefits including annual leave and pension scheme membership.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working including hybrid arrangements

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items and using cleaning machinery.
• A basic working knowledge of IT is required.
• Willingness to undertake training to utilise online systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties at Strathblane Primary School and other locations.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and utilise personal protective equipment.
• Work effectively either with others or independently.

Skills

Ability to lift heavy items

Familiarity with cleaning machinery

Basic IT knowledge

Ability to work independently

Job description

Overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant based at Strathblane Primary School, Stirling, with coverage expected at other locations within a reasonable distance from the school.

Applicants should be capable of lifting heavy items and 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 require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training 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/Adults. 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 and Salary information will be provided to suitable applicants.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties at Strathblane Primary School and other locations within a reasonable distance as required.
• Be able to lift heavy items and operate cleaning machinery (electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers, vacuum cleaners).
• Clean surfaces to head height and be able to work effectively either with others or independently.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and utilise personal protective equipment provided.
• Understand and utilise basic IT systems; complete Council online training and human resources IT applications as required.

Requirements

• Ability to work alone and manage time effectively.
• Eligibility to work in the UK and suitability for PVG scheme (children/adults).
• Willingness to undergo necessary training and development.

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.
• Biennial incremental progression up to top of payscale.
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
• 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; Learning & Development opportunities.
• Cycle to Work, Lift Share, Car Lease and Technology Benefit Schemes.