Janitor - Moray Primary Schools - MOR12349

Moray Council; Cullen; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Moray Council is seeking a Janitor to maintain primary school facilities, perform minor repairs and support safe building operations across Moray. The role requires reliable, flexible individuals who can work alone or with a team, and travel between sites by car or van.

You will join a rural council service focused on property upkeep, health and safety, and responsive maintenance. PVG clearance is required prior to any formal offer of employment.

Qualifications

• Experience of care and maintenance of property.
• Experience of working with people.
• A competent standard of literacy and numeracy.
• Ability to prioritise tasks.
• 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.
• Willingness to travel between Moray locations by car/van.
• Able to carry out handyman/basic maintenance duties.
• Able to work indoors and outdoors.
• Ability to operate equipment and machinery.
• Flexible to meet needs including outwith normal hours.
• This post is regulated under PVG; PVG clearance required before offer.

Responsibilities

• To undertake janitorial and minor repairs and maintenance tasks.
• 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 Health and Safety requirements and ensuring safe working practices.
• Travel between Moray locations to meet operational requirements.
• PVG scheme confirmation required prior to offer of employment.

Skills

Property maintenance

People experience

Literacy and numeracy

Task prioritisation

Routine following

Teamwork

Self-motivated

Accurate record-keeping

Handyman tasks

Verbal communication

Equipment operation

Flexible hours

Education

Literacy and numeracy competency

Job description

Janitor - Moray Primary Schools - MOR12349

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

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: 20 November 2026

36.25 hours per week

£14.68 per hour

Proposed interview date w/c 16/11/2026

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