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

Stirling Council; Stirling; Remote; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government organization in Stirling is seeking a peripatetic Cleaning Assistant to maintain cleanliness at Strathblane Primary School and other nearby locations. Candidates must be capable of operating cleaning machinery, lifting heavy items, and working independently. The position offers 30 days annual leave, pension membership, flexible working, and health & wellbeing support among other benefits.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays

Flexible working including hybrid options

Biennial incremental progression

Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 6 months full sick pay

Carers Leave

Paternity Leave

Access to Health & Wellbeing support

Opportunities for Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Lift share Scheme

Car Lease Scheme

Technology Benefit Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Willingness to undertake training to use Stirling Council online training and HR IT applications.
• Basic working knowledge of IT.
• Membership of the PVG scheme for Children/Adults, or willingness to obtain it if progressed after interview.

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas at Strathblane Primary School and other locations to required standards.
• Operate cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean surfaces to head height and work alone when required.
• Use personal protective equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Job description

Overview

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

Responsibilities

• Clean designated areas at Strathblane Primary School and other locations within a reasonable distance, to required standards.
• Operate cleaning machinery including electric buffing machines, scrubber dryers and vacuum cleaners.
• Clean surfaces to head height and work alone when required.
• Use personal protective equipment and report any maintenance or safety issues.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Willingness to undertake training to use Stirling Council online training and HR IT applications.
• Basic working knowledge of IT.
• Membership of the PVG scheme for Children/Adults, or willingness to obtain it if progressed after interview.

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
• Biennial incremental progression until 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
• Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Lift share Scheme
• Car Lease Scheme
• Technology Benefit Scheme