Technical Operative

Fife Council; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A local council in Scotland is seeking a Technical Operative to provide specialized cleaning services across Fife. The role involves emergency call-outs and managing biohazards. Applicants should have a valid driving license (Class C1) and be able to conduct risk assessments. The position offers a competitive salary and generous benefits, including training opportunities and pension membership.

Benefits

Membership of Fife Pension Fund

Generous holiday allowance

Training opportunities

Local and national discounts

Qualifications

• Ability to perform cleaning tasks safely in various environments.
• Valid Driving Licence including Class C1 vehicles is required.
• Membership in the PVG scheme through Disclosure Scotland is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide specialist cleaning services across Fife.
• Perform emergency call-outs outside normal working hours.
• Conduct risk assessments and manage biohazard clean-ups.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Effective team collaboration

Risk assessment

Cleaning biohazards

Job description

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Job Details

We currently have a permanent Technical Operative vacancy covering all areas of Fife, providing a service to various agencies. Working as part of a team based at Bankhead Central, covering Fife-wide, this demanding role could be for you.

Technical Operative

• Permanent, 36 hours per week, from 5:30am to 1:12pm, Monday to Friday, with a salary of £25,885.80 to £28,175.91 pro rata.

Technical Operatives provide a specialist internal and external cleaning service across the Council and its partners.

This includes providing a fast response emergency call-out service outside normal working hours (Operatives may be required to be part of an on-call rota as needed).

You will earn a competitive salary with access to a range of benefits, including:

• £13.79 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund, part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants, and retail outlets.

Other duties could include:

• Carrying out initial risk assessments prior to each job to identify risks within the building/area, including signs of needle/drug use, and performing full needle sweeps if required, with relevant record-keeping.
• Cleaning up biohazards, including bodily fluids such as feces and blood, fumigation of premises for fleas, etc., using specialist chemicals.
• Clearing and cleaning of domestic premises, gardens, sheds, and garages for Housing and Social Work, including removal of unwanted items, disinfection, deep cleaning, and reporting/safeguarding valuable items found. Tasks may be carried out in the presence of vulnerable residents.

The Person

• Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
• A valid Driving Licence is required, including for Class C1 vehicles.
• Before confirming your appointment, you will need to obtain PVG scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and join the relevant PVG scheme.
• You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in the role.