Cleaning Operative 1 (16 hpw) (Fixed Term until 02 July 2026), Wick Campus - HGH19554

Highland Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 10,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Wick is seeking a Cleaning Operative 1 for a fixed-term position of 16 hours per week. The role requires maintaining cleanliness and adhering to safety protocols. Applicants must be UK nationals or from specified countries and may require an Overseas Criminal Record Check. The salary ranges from £9,236 to £9,335 per annum. The council is committed to equality and encourages diverse applicants.

Qualifications

• Must be a national of the UK or from specified countries.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required.
• Must not have lived or worked outside the UK for more than three months in the past five years.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of designated areas.
• Follow health and safety regulations.
• Report any maintenance issues.

Job description

Overview

Post Title: Cleaning Operative 1
Location: Wick Campus
Hours: 16 hours per week
Duration: Fixed Term until 02 July 2026
Salary: £9,236 - £9,335 per annum

Salary placing will normally be at the first point of the scale.

Contact Person: Colin Stein Tel: [phone] or [e-mail]

Please APPLY ONLINE. If you are unable to apply online and you wish to request an offline application pack, please contact HR Transactions by email: [e-mail] quoting the post reference number above.

The Highland Council understands that diversity fosters creativity and innovation. We are committed to equality of opportunity and being fair and inclusive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds, representative of the communities we serve and particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be under-represented in our workforce.

As a disability confident employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria requirements for the post.

Prior to confirming appointment, we will require successful candidates to become members of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme.

Short listed applicants will normally be contacted by email, unless otherwise stated. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

Requirements

This position is classified as a regulated role. As such, an Overseas Criminal Record Check may be required depending on your nationality and recent residency history. Specifically, this check will be necessary if you do not meet both of the following criteria:

• You must be a national of the United Kingdom or one of the following countries: Germany, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Portugal, Romania, Hungary, Greece, France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, or Poland.
• You must not have lived or worked in any country outside of the UK or those listed above for a period of three months or more, while aged 18 years or over, within the past five years.

Please note that it is your responsibility to obtain the Overseas Criminal Record Check, and you will be required to cover any associated costs.