Janitor, Papdale Halls of Residence - ORK09886

Orkney Islands Council; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A local government authority in the United Kingdom is seeking a Janitor for Papdale Halls of Residence. The successful candidate will be responsible for cleaning, maintenance, and performing safety checks. Basic IT skills are required for electronic records. This permanent position offers 37 hours per week with a salary range of £29,002 - £29,311. Enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals are encouraged to apply. For queries, contact the Registered Manager.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and self-motivated individual to join the team.
• Basic IT skills required for electronic records and communication.
• Able to perform cleaning and maintenance tasks.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning and maintenance of the building.
• Perform regular checks of health and safety equipment.
• Keep electronic records and coordinate supply orders.

Skills

Enthusiastic

Well organised

Self-motivated

Basic IT skills

Job description

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EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING
Papdale Halls of Residence

Janitor

37 hours per week
Permanent
£29,002 - £29,311 / £15.03 - £15.19 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance)

Papdale Halls of Residence provides co-educational accommodation to young people from the outlying islands. The service is registered with the Care Inspectorate and can support up to 72 young people aged between eleven and nineteen years old.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, well organised and self-motivated person to join our committed staff team.

The main duties of the post will be to undertake cleaning, maintenance and regular checks of both the building’s interior and exterior, including regular scheduled checks of health and safety equipment.

Basic IT skills are required to complete electronic records, send/receive email and use the authority’s integra system for ordering supplies.

This post is subject to a Level 2 Disclosure Check with PVG for working with children.

To discuss the post, you are invited to contact Debbie Sclater, Registered Manager on 01856 876060 or email [e-mail]

Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 4 January 2026

Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.