COMM ENT 3251 G1 - Secondary Janitor - Carluke High School (607882)

South Lanarkshire Council; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in Scotland seeks a Secondary Janitor for Carluke High School. The role involves maintaining a safe and tidy environment, monitoring contractors, and assuring compliance with health and safety standards. The successful candidate will work approximately 42.5 hours per week, with an hourly pay rate of £14.02 to £14.33. Applications are welcomed from those who can meet the essential criteria outlined in the job description, and candidates must complete the application form to be considered.

Benefits

Enrolment in local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement

Occupational sick pay

Employee Discounts

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in janitorial or cleaning functions.
• Ability to ensure health and safety standards.
• Strong communication skills for interacting with staff and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Ensure unit grounds are kept safe and tidy.
• Monitor activities of contractors and lessees.
• Log and report damage or faults with premises.
• Communicate effectively with management and team.

Skills

Health and Safety Compliance

Communication

Monitoring and Reporting

Job description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”.

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Monday 22 December 2025 at 11:55pm.

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

Hours: 42.5 hours per week

Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 7.30am - 4pm and covering school lets Monday - Friday 6pm - 9.30pm and 1 Saturday morning 9am - 12.30pm to be worked every 4 weeks

Hourly Rate:£14.02 - £14.33 hourly rate

We are looking to recruit a Secondary Janitor at Uddingston Grammar School. The successful candidate will be responsible for the preparation of all documentation relating to the janitorial and cleaning function within the premises.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring unit grounds are kept in a safe and tidy order, free from dangerous articles ensuring Health and safety of staff and visitors.
• To monitor the activities of lessee’s and contractors reporting any issues to line manager.
• To log, monitor and report all damage/faults in relation to the fabric and fixtures.
• To liaise with external contractors and lessee’s, ensuring all Health and Safety and security procedures are adhered to.
• To effectively communicate with the Facilities Manager; Head of Establishment/Lessee’s and Team Members to ensure the customer needs are met on a daily basis.

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Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address

Preferred candidates identified after theselection eventprocess will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, toensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.

Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislative Information

This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

This post 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 you are barred from working with children and/or adults.

Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.

Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.

Overseas Criminal Records Check

An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.

Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community.

We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.

Benefits

• Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
• To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme.
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
• Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
• Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)

PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM.

To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded.