At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to maintain and care for the Council Headquarters with a variety of tasks.
- Company: Scottish Borders Council, dedicated to community service and diversity.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, permanent contract, and support for career development.
- Other info: We welcome applications from all backgrounds and offer guaranteed interviews for veterans and disabled candidates.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while enjoying a dynamic work environment.
- Qualifications: Good education standard and a current driving licence required.
The predicted salary is between 13.52 - 14.2 £ per hour.
Hourly rate: £13.52 - £14.20
Salary: £26,083.91 - £27,411.07 per annum
Hours: 37
Contract Duration: Permanent
Grade: 3D
Role Purpose
We are looking for a motivated person to join the team at HQ. A good variety of tasks including: grass cutting, general maintenance and cleaning as well as on call duty and occasional weekend and evening lets.
Essential
- Good standard of education
- A current driving licence and use of a vehicle is an essential requirement of this post.
If you have a disability which precludes you from holding a drivers licence, Scottish Borders Council will take into account its responsibility to make reasonable adjustments to allow for your disability. Should it be possible to make such an adjustment in order that you can undertake the travel responsibilities of the post, this will be taken into account in consideration for this role.
Informal Enquiries
Informal enquiries may be made to Tracey Biggs at tracey.biggs@scotborders.gov.uk.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to improving the diversity of its workforce to better reflect the communities we serve. We welcome applications from all minority groups and individuals who identify with one or more of the protected characteristics as defined by the Equality Act 2010. In particular from candidates who assess themselves as having a disability, under the Disability Confident Employer scheme this guarantees an interview to those individuals who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Scottish Borders Council is committed to providing support for Armed Forces Veterans. Showing its commitment to the Armed Forces Covenant, the Council guarantees an interview to veterans who meet the essential criteria of the post. All appointments will be made on merit.
Caretaker - Council Headquarters - SBO10130 in Newtown St Boswells employer: Scottish Borders Council
Scottish Borders Council is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work environment that values diversity and inclusion. With a commitment to employee growth and development, the Council provides opportunities for meaningful engagement in community services while ensuring a good work-life balance through flexible hours and a variety of tasks. Located in the picturesque Scottish Borders, employees enjoy a fulfilling role that contributes directly to the well-being of the local community.
