School Caretaker - ABS46144

Aberdeenshire Council; Tothby; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A local council in Tothby seeks individuals for snow clearing and path gritting during winter months. You will ensure the security of buildings and maintain service quality. The ideal candidate should be flexible with work hours, including weekends, and meet pre-employment checks such as PVG registration. This role is vital in supporting schools and ensuring safety during winter conditions.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of one reference from current or most recent employer.
• Willingness to undergo PVG Scheme registration or update check.
• Overseas Criminal Record Check for recent time spent abroad.

Responsibilities

• Undertake snow clearing/path gritting duties as needed during winter.
• Work irregular hours, potentially including weekends.
• Maintain quality service and security for users.

Job description

We are particularly interested in hearing from anyone who lives locally who can undertake snow clearing/path gritting duties as required in the winter months prior to the start of the school day for any of the following schools in the Alford Network: Craigievar, Keig, Midmar, Tough, Towie and Strathdon. Ensure appropriate security and access to hall or building, whilst maintaining housekeeping standards so that a quality service is delivered to all users.

Responsibilities

• Work irregular and unsocial hours, which may include weekends.
• Demonstrate a commitment to quality service delivery through continuous improvement for the benefit of the Service and the organisation.

Contact Information

Informal enquiries to: Ali Smith 07887 832915.

Additional Information

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Requirements

• Minimum requirement of one reference, which must be your current or most recent employer.
• This post is regulated work with Children and/or Protected Adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check.
• Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out of the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. A confirmed offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.