Cleaning Assistant - Strathblane Primary School (Mobile work) - 101362 - 451485

Stirling Council; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Cleaning Assistant for Strathblane Primary School. The role involves providing a professional cleaning service for 15 hours per week, primarily during term-time. Responsibilities include using cleaning machinery and maintaining cleanliness across various locations. Candidates should possess the ability to handle heavy items and have basic IT skills. The council offers flexible working arrangements and a comprehensive benefits package including annual leave and pension scheme.

Benefits

30 days annual leave plus public holidays

Flexible working hours

Membership of Local Government Pension Scheme

Sick pay benefits

Health & Wellbeing support

Ongoing Learning & Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to lift heavy items.
• Experience in using various cleaning machinery.
• Willing to undergo training for IT applications.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional cleaning service at Strathblane Primary School.
• Maintain cleanliness of surfaces and equipment.
• Work alone and adhere to safety measures including PPE.

Skills

Lifting heavy items

Using cleaning machinery

Basic IT knowledge

Tools

Electric buffing machines

Scrubber dryers

Vacuum cleaners

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen within Stirling Council for a Cleaning Assistant at Strathblane Primary School, Stirling, however expected to cover other locations within a reasonable distance from the school.

The post will involve providing 15 hours per week professional cleaning service on a 39 weeks per year term-time basis between 3.15pm - 6.15pm Monday - Friday, 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. 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 and 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.

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