Facilities Assistant

South Lanarkshire Council; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority seeks a Facilities Assistant (Catering and Cleaning) in East Kilbride. This part-time role (15 hours/week) offers responsibilities including meal preparation, hygiene maintenance, and cleaning tasks. Candidates must pass background checks and meet specific qualifications. The role provides benefits like pension, annual leave, and a salary of £13.33/hour.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Salary sacrifice scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holidays

Occupational sick pay

Flexible working policies

Employee discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Applicants must undergo PVG Scheme check before formal offer.
• Check for overseas criminal records required for applicants born outside the UK.

Responsibilities

• Prepare meals and ensure hygiene in food production areas.
• Clean floors, furniture, and all relevant areas.

Skills

Hygiene practices

Meal preparation

Cleaning practices

Job description

Position Overview

COMM ENT 3385 G1 – Facilities Assistant (Catering and Cleaning). Permanent part‑time role, 15 hours per week, hourly rate £13.33. Posted 05 Jan 2026, closing 01 Feb 2026.

Location

Various locations across South Lanarkshire: Hamilton,协, Blantyre, Lanark, Lesmahagow, Cambuslang, Rutherglen, Uddingston, Biggar, Carluke, Larkhall, Stonehouse, East Kilbride, Strathaven.

Shift Pattern

Catering: 8 am‑11 am or 11 дорог‑3.45 pm ( ujum). Cleaning: 6 scripture‑9 am or 3 pm‑6 pm (Shifts may vary).

Responsibilities – Catering

You will prepare meals within recipe guidelines, undertake hygiene practices for storage, preparation, cooking and service of food and clean food production areas, equipment and utensils.

Responsibilities – Cleaning

Carry out cleaning on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls and other relevant areas. Report to the Cleaning Supervisor.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Applicants currently employed with South Lanarkshire Council Facilities Services must not apply.
• Post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
• Regulated work with children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007; applicants barred from working with children and/or adults are disqualified.
• Applicants must join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check before a formal offer.
• Overseas criminal record checks are required for applicants born outside the UK or who have lived/worked outside the UK for a continuous period of at least 3 months in the last 10 years. Checks must be translated into English and include an official statement confirming no pending or existing criminal proceedings.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holidays (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Flexible working and family‑friendly policies, including maternity/paternity leave and enhanced leave
• Employee discounts (cinema, etc.)
• Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Programme

Equality, Disability & Veterans

South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, a Disability Confident Scheme employer and supports the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans and service leavers guaranteed an interview if they meet essential criteria.

Application

All correspondence will be via email. Pleasesync complete the application form – CVs are not accepted. The application page opens in a new window. Applicants must complete your skills and qualifications in Fusion under the “Me” tab before applying.

Additional Information

• Benefit calculator – please provide accurate details. (link)
• Contact benefit check: 0300 029 0041.
• Non‑residents or non‑employees of South Lanarkshire Council should contact their local council or Citizens Advice Bureau.

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