Facilities Assistant

Overview

Internal applicants MUST apply via Opportunity Marketplace. Please ensure you complete your SKILLS and QUALIFICATIONS via the \”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 Saturday 28 February 2026 at 11:55pm

Location: Various locations across South Lanarkshire

Localities Available

• Hamilton/Blantyre
• Lanark/Lesmahagow
• Cambuslang/Rutherglen/Uddingston
• Biggar/Carluke
• Larkhall/Stonehouse
• East Kilbride/Strathaven

Hours: 10 to 15 hours per week – Catering and Cleaning

Shift Pattern: Various shifts available on term-time and 52 week basis

Hourly Rate: £13.33 per hour

Permanent and temporary posts available

If you currently work within South Lanarkshire Council Facilities Services, please do not apply – speak to your current line manager.

View the Catering Assistant job profile

View the Cleaning job profile

Community and Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including nurseries, school and council offices.

We are looking to recruit Facilities Assistants in catering and cleaning positions in various locations across South Lanarkshire. The rate of pay is £13.33 per hour.

Facilities Assistant (catering) – You will be responsible for preparing meals within recipe guidelines and undertaking all hygiene work practices in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food including the cleaning of food production areas, equipment and utensils.

Facilities Assistant (cleaning) – Duties will include carrying out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls and other relevant areas. You will be required to report to the Cleaning Supervisor.

The shifts for these vacancies will generally be between 6am – 9am or 3pm – 6pm or a variation of this.

Responsibilities

• Facilities Assistant (catering) – prepare meals within recipe guidelines and maintain hygiene standards in relation to storage, preparation, cooking and service of food; clean food production areas, equipment and utensils.
• Facilities Assistant (cleaning) – carry out cleaning of floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls and related areas; report to Cleaning Supervisor.

Additional Information

• If you are thinking of starting work or changing your hours and want to see how this will affect your income you can use the benefit calculator using this link: Benefit calculator (entitledto.co.uk).
• If you are unsure about using the calculator and are a South Lanarkshire Council resident or employee you can contact Money Matters Advice Service by completing an online enquiry form or call 0300 029 0041 for a benefit check.
• If you are not a South Lanarkshire Council resident or employee please contact your local council or Citizens Advice Bureau.
• 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 to ensure timely completion of recruitment checks. If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may be withdrawn from this position.
• Canvassing of Elected Members or employees of South Lanarkshire Council directly or indirectly in connection with any appointment shall disqualify the applicant.

Legislation and Equal Opportunities

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.

Overseas Criminal Records Check – An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK 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 concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming no history of or pending criminal record proceedings.

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.

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.