Relief Cleaner (Dumbarton & Alexandria) (Part-Time, Term-Time) (Fixed Term) - WDN06087

West Dunbartonshire Council; Alexandria, Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking Relief Cleaning Operatives to join the team. The role involves maintaining high cleaning standards in various premises with flexible contract options. Essential requirements include membership in the PVG scheme and the ability to follow health and safety guidelines. The council offers numerous benefits, including a local government pension and annual leave increases.

Benefits

Access to Local Government pension scheme

Minimum 25 days annual leave

Employee wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Membership with the PVG scheme is essential.
• Preferred applicants will need to undergo a PVG Scheme update check.

Responsibilities

• Provide a high-quality, responsive cleaning service.
• Carry out general cleaning duties while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines.

Job description

Job Description

The post is fixed term until 31/03/2026.

Hourly rate - £13.06

Vacancies have arisen for Relief Cleaning Operatives within the authority's Alexandria & Dumbarton area. Preference of location will be discussed at interview.

We have a number of positions within Schools which offer Term Time contracts as well as our Office estate which offers 52 week contracts. The post holder will be responsible for the provision of a high quality, responsive cleaning service within the premise. The successful candidate will be required to carry out general cleaning duties ensuring high standards are maintained while adhering to Health and Safety guidelines at all times.

To view more details on each of these types of contract please view our Cleaner Post Information Guide attached.

Requirements

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Children under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2020 and as such membership with the PVG scheme is essential. Further details of this scheme can be found here.

Preferred applicants will be required to become members of the relevant PVG scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update check prior to a formal offer being made by West Dunbartonshire Council.

Responsibilities

The employment for which you are applying is excepted from the provisions of section 4(2) of the Rehabilitation of Offenders (Exceptions) Order 1975. Applicants are, therefore, not statutorily entitled to withhold information about convictions which for other purposes are spent under the provisions of the Act. In the event of employment any failure to disclose such convictions could result in dismissal or disciplinary action.

The Individual

WDC was voted one of the top ten flexible employers and prides itself in providing flexible working to support work life balance. In addition to this there are also additional benefits:

• Access to the Local Government pension scheme (LGPS) with an employer's contribution of at least 19.3% and all associated benefits
• A minimum of 25 days annual leave, increasing a day each year up to 35 days as well as 8 fixed public holidays each year
• Access to employee wellbeing supports including occupational health & counselling if ever you need help and support

Now that you have read the role and what we have to offer, we would love to hear from you. Please use the application to tell us your experience, and why you are the candidate for this role.

For information about West Dunbartonshire Council please note the following links for context: West Dunbartonshire Council jobs and training page and benefits of working with us:

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/about-us/

http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/working-for-us/benefits-of-working-with-us/