COMM ENT 2913 G1 - Cleaning Supervisor/Cleaner - Carluke High School (600265) - 2913-427673325

South Lanarkshire; Carluke; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local authority in Carluke seeks a part-time cleaner/supervisor to manage cleaning operations at Carluke High School. The role involves supervising staff, maintaining standards, and ensuring health and safety compliance. Candidates must be prepared to undergo background checks. The position offers excellent benefits including pension schemes and annual leave.

Benefits

Local government pension scheme

Salary sacrifice schemes

33 days annual leave

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning functions across various areas.
• Monitor cleaning standards and report issues.
• Set up rooms for events and report health and safety issues.
• Supervise and assist a team of Facility Assistants.
• Maintain building security and serve as key holder.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Team supervision

Health and safety awareness

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS EITHER VIA THE ME TAB ON FUSION PRIOR TO STARTING THE APPLICATION FORM OR BY CLICKING ON THE LINK AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS IN THE SECTION OF THE FORM TITLED REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Thursday 20 November 2025 at 11:55pm.

Location & Hours

Location: Carluke High School, Carnwath Road, Carluke, ML8 4EA.

Hours: 15 hours per week (7.5 hours as supervisor and 7.5 hours as cleaner) on a term‑time basis.

Work Pattern: Monday – Thursday 4‑7pm and Friday 1‑4pm.

Hourly Rate: £13.33 per hour (cleaner) and £13.64‑£13.79 per hour (supervisor).

Key Responsibilities

• The successful candidate will carry out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls, etc.
• Monitor cleaning standards in line with specifications/COSHH regulations and report any issues to management.
• Set up rooms for lets and act as the responsible person on site for reporting health and safety issues.
• Supervise a team of Facility Assistants (Cleaning), including assisting with training, recruitment & selection, maximizing attendance, team brief, etc.
• Maintain security of the building and act as key holder as required.

Application & Vetting

Preferred candidates identified after the selection event/process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if needed, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, the candidate may be withdrawn from the position.

Applicants are required to provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check if born outside the UK or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. The check must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no criminal record.

Applicants who are barred from working with children or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups Act will not be considered.

Legal and Disclosures

This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. It is considered regulated work with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if barred from working with children or adults.

Please refer to disclosure.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Equal Opportunities and Support

You must join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confidence scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award‑winning local government pension scheme
• Option to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme to increase pension value
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave
• Employee discounts – including cinema
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program)

Applying

Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you wish to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents.