COMM ENT 4216 G1 - Cleaner - Woodhead and St Blanes Primary Schools (600242 at South Lanarkshire Council Careers

, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

29 Jun, 26

Salary

13.8

Posted On

31 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Cleaning, Attention to Detail, Time Management, Teamwork, Communication, Safety Awareness, Use of Cleaning Equipment, Waste Management

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via “Me” tab/tile on Fusion or by clicking on the application link in the section of the application form titled “REVIEW SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS”. ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Tuesday 14 April 2026 at 11:55pm. Please note that this post is being re-advertised. Previous applicants need not reapply, as their applications have already been considered. Location: Woodhead Primary School, Woodhead Crescent, Hamilton, ML3 8TB and St Blanes Primary School, Fernslea Avenue, Blantyre, G72 9PT Hours: 15 hours per week Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 3pm - 6pm Hourly Rate: £13.80 per hour Two permanent post available. Community & Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including schools, council offices and police stations. Duties will include carrying out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls etc. You will be required to report to the Cleaning Supervisor. To undertake practical tasks such as using a buffing machine to clean floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls etc in line with pre-determined schedule. To ensure the security of the building is maintained, and act as a key-holder as required. Monitor standards of cleaning in line with specification/COSHH regulations, reporting any difficult issues to management. Remove refuse and deal with waste ensuring appropriate disposal View the Cleaner job profile [https://www.southlanarkshire.gov.uk/downloads/file/16979/comm_-_facilities_assistant_-_cleaning] Please answer the following questions as part of your application submission, your answers should be uploaded under supporting documents 1. Please detail your experience and achievements which make you suitable for this post, including the transferable skills and attributes you could bring to this post. 2. Please specify which School you are applying for Woodhead Primary, Hamilton or St Blanes Primary, Blantyre. If you require to submit any further additional information to support your application (not a CV), please upload this under supporting documents. Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address Preferred candidates identified after the selection event process will be required to assist the recruitment team, if need be, to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position. Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire's Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment within the Council shall disqualify the applicant. Legislative Information This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003. This post is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults. Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made. Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk [https://apc01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk/publications/&data=05|02|Bhagavan.kalyanasundaram@mastek.com|26659b1931f24b35e28508dc02dd1323|add1c500a6d74dbdb8907f8cb6f7d861|0|0|638388395790305458|Unknown|TWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0=|3000|||&sdata=8zmnd9BHrKOL0HuKJwpmOUYPb4WF/VpL0TXiowCnP34=&reserved=0]for further information about the disclosure process and best practice. Overseas Criminal Records Check An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years. Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided. Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description. As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council, you would also receive a wide range of benefits including: * Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme * To increase the value of their pension pot, Local Government Employees can opt to join the Salary Sacrifice Shared Cost AVC scheme. * Up to 33 days annual leave * Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days) * Occupational sick pay * Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave. * Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema. * Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support) PLEASE NOTE WE DO NOT ACCEPT CVS IN PLACE OF THE APPLICATION FORM. To be considered for this vacancy you must complete the application form. All CV submissions will be disregarded. South Lanarkshire Council is the unitary authority serving the South Lanarkshire council area in Scotland. The council has its headquarters in Hamilton, has 16,000 employees, and a budget of almost £1bn. The large and varied geographical territory takes in rural and upland areas, market towns such as Lanark, Strathaven and Carluke, the urban burghs of Rutherglen, Cambuslang, and East Kilbride which was Scotland's first new town. Our vision is for South Lanarkshire as set out in our Economic Strategy is to have one of the strongest and most dynamic economies in Scotland, where businesses, communities, and residents achieve their full potential and prosper. We will achieve this through three key interrelated themes: * People - skills, learning and employability * Place - physical infrastructure and place * Business - business development and growth

Responsibilities

The Cleaner will be responsible for cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, and sanitary areas according to a predetermined schedule. They will also ensure the security of the building and monitor cleaning standards in line with regulations.