COMM ENT 2915 G1 - .Cleaning Supervisor/Cleaner - Lanark Grammar School (600265) - 2915-427678360

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

Job summary

A local government organization in Lanark is seeking a Facility Supervisor to oversee cleaning services at Lanark Grammar School. The role involves 15 hours per week, supervising a team and ensuring high cleaning standards. Ideal candidates will have experience in a similar setting, preferably with supervisory duties, and possess strong organisational and leadership skills. Benefits include a government pension scheme, generous leave, and family-friendly policies.

Benefits

Government pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Occupational sick pay

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience preferably with supervisory duties.
• Familiarity with health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Monitor cleaning standards against specifications.
• Supervise a team of Facility Assistants.
• Maintain building security and act as key holder.

Skills

Experience in cleaning and facilities management

Knowledge of COSHH regulations

Strong organisational skills

Leadership skills

Job description

Position

Facility Supervisor – cleaning services (Lanark Grammar School, Kirklands Road, Lanark, ML11 9AJ).

Working Hours & Pattern

15 hours per week, term time basis: Monday–Thursday 4 pm–7 pm and Friday 2 pm–5 pm. 7.5 hours as supervisor and 7.5 hours as cleaner.

Hourly Rate

Cleaner rate: £13.33 per hour. Supervisor rate: £13.64–£13.79 per hour.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out duties on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls, etc.
• Monitor cleaning standards against specifications and COSHH regulations.
• Report any difficult issues or safety concerns to management.
• Set up rooms for lets and act as the on‑site responsible person for health and safety.
• Supervise a team of Facility Assistants, assisting with training, recruitment, attendance, briefings, and team brief.
• Maintain building security and act as key holder as required.

Qualifications and Experience

• Experience in cleaning and facilities management, preferably with supervisory duties.
• Knowledge of COSHH and health & safety regulations.
• Strong organisational and leadership skills.

Additional Requirements

• Applicants must complete a mandatory Overseas Criminal Records Check if born outside the UK or have lived/worked abroad for a continuous period of three months in the last 10 years.
• Applicants must pass a Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 check.
• Applicants must comply with the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007 – suitable for working with children and adults.
• Preferred candidates will be required to join or update the PVG Scheme before a formal offer.
• Recruitment checks must be completed within a reasonable timeframe to avoid automatic withdrawal.

Benefits

• Enrolment in the award‑winning local government pension scheme.
• Opportunity to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave and up to 10 public holiday days.
• Occupational sick pay.
• Family‑friendly policies – flexible working, maternity/paternity, enhanced leave.
• Employee discounts, including cinema.
• Cycle to Work scheme, physiotherapy, employee assistance programme.

Equal Opportunities

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We guarantee interviews to disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements and provide support to armed forces, veterans and their families under the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview if they meet the minimum requirements.

Application Procedure

Internal applicants must apply via the Opportunity Marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion or by clicking the link in the “Review skills and qualifications” section of the application form.

International applicants must provide an Overseas Criminal Records Check if required.

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

All correspondence will be via email. No CVs will be accepted; please upload any additional information under supporting documents.