COMM ENT 1505 - G1 - Facilities Assistant (Cleaning Supervisor/Cleaner) - Strathaven Academy

South Lanarkshire; Strathaven; On-site; Part time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking a Supervisor and Cleaner for Strathaven Academy, requiring 15 hours per week on a term-time basis. The successful candidate will supervise cleaning staff, uphold cleaning standards, manage health and safety compliance, and ensure effective building security. This role offers part-time hours with competitive pay rates, aligning with local regulations.

Benefits

Equal Opportunities Employer

Guaranteed interview for disabled applicants

Guaranteed interview for veterans

Qualifications

• Experience in supervising teams and maintaining cleaning standards.
• Understanding of COSHH regulations.
• Ability to maintain building security and act as key-holder.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and uphold cleaning standards across various areas.
• Supervise Facility Assistants, including training and management.
• Manage building security and health safety reporting.

Skills

Supervision

Cleaning Standards

Health and Safety

Job description

Location: Strathaven Academy, Bowling Green Road, Strathaven, ML10 6DP

Hours: 15 hours per week on a term-time basis (You will carry out supervisor role for 7.5 hours and cleaner role for 7.5 hours each week).

Work Pattern: Monday and Tuesday 4pm - 7pm; Wednesday to Friday 3.30pm - 6.30pm

Salary: £12.82 per hour (cleaner rate); £13.12 - £13.26 per hour (supervisor rate)

The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls, etc. You will monitor cleaning standards in line with specifications and COSHH regulations, reporting any issues to management.

You will also set up rooms for lettings and act as the responsible person on site for health and safety reporting.

Supervise a team of Facility Assistants (Cleaning), including training, recruitment, attendance management, and team briefings.

Ensure building security and act as a key-holder as required.

Apply online; all correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information:

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. It is an offence to apply if barred from working with these groups.

Preferred candidates will need to join or update the PVG Scheme before employment.

Applicants should disclose employment gaps and provide foreign police checks if applicable.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant:

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, committed to supporting the armed forces community. Disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements will be guaranteed an interview. Veterans meeting minimum requirements will also be guaranteed an interview.

Note: CVs are not accepted; submit additional supporting documents as needed.