Janitor - Bishopmill Primary - MOR11420

Moray Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in the UK is seeking a janitorial worker to perform maintenance tasks and ensure effective service deliverance. The suitable candidate will have experience in property care, demonstrate strong communication skills, and be able to adapt to various working conditions. This role requires flexibility, including possible unconventional hours, and joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups scheme. Starting salary is £26,729.30, with 36.25 hours of work each week.

Qualifications

• Ability to travel between various locations effectively.
• Capable of carrying out handyman/basic maintenance duties.
• Must be flexible to meet the service needs and demands.

Responsibilities

• Undertake janitorial and minor repairs tasks.
• Comply with Health and Safety requirements.
• Ensure effective service provisions at establishments.

Skills

Experience of care and maintenance of property

Attention to detail

Ability to follow routines

Active listening and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both indoors and outdoors

Self-confident and self-motivated

Job description

Job Description

To undertake janitorial and minor repairs and maintenance tasks.

Requirements

• To ensure the provision of an effective and efficient service within the overall priorities of establishments.
• To undertake operational duties within base establishment.
• To undertake technical duties within base establishments.
• Complying with the Health and Safety requirements and provisions and ensuring that safe working practices are adopted and that all equipment is operated safely.

The Individual

• Experience of care and maintenance of property
• Previous experience of working with people
• A competent standard of literacy and numeracy
• Aptitude for tidiness
• Attention to detail
• Ability to prioritise tasks/action
• Ability to follow routines
• Capable of working unsupervised or as part of a team
• Flexible approach to work
• Self-confident and self-motivated
• Ability to record information accurately
• You will be expected to travel efficiently and effectively between various locations with Moray to meet the operational requirements of the service. Due to the rural nature of Moray this is normally undertaken by use of a car/van
• Able to carry out handyman/basic maintenance duties
• Ability to work periodically in unpleasant conditions inside and outside
• Active listening and verbal communication skills for effective interaction with members of the public and staff
• Ability to move furniture & equipment in conjunction with moving and handling regulations
• Able to work both indoors and outdoors as required
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery as detailed in the job description
• Must be flexible to meet the needs and demands of the service including the ability to work outwith normal hours
• This post is considered to be a ‘Regulated Role’ under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Under the Act it is a legal requirement for an individual undertaking a regulated role with children or protected adults to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme.
• Therefore the successful candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to any formal offer of employment being made by Moray Council.

Closing Date: 19 December 2025

Starting Salary: £26,729.30

36.25 hours per week

£14.18 per hour

Proposed interview date w/c 5th January 2026

For further information contact Rory Kirwan on 01343 563193 or Rick Cooper on 01343 563199