COMM ENT 4507 G1 - Facilities Assistant (Catering and Cleaning)

ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: Applications must be received by Sunday 31 May 2026 at 11:55pm. Please ensure that you read the full advert text and do not submit a CV, as these will be disregarded as they do not form part of the SLC application process. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.

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: £13.80 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.

Community and Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including nurseries, schools 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. The shift for these vacancies will be between 8am – 11am or between 11am – 3.45pm or a variation on this.

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.

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 If recruitment checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale, you may automatically be withdrawn from this position.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 Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children and/or Adults, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. 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 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 Inclusion statement

The Council is committed to fostering equality, diversity and inclusion in its workforce. Therefore, we welcome applications from all sectors of the community, including under-represented groups within our workforce. We are keen to receive applications from candidates who have a disability, who are from a care experienced background, who are from a black, Asian or minority ethnic background, from a military service background and from those who are new Scots.

As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile for this position. As proud holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, the Council is also committed to supporting members of the armed forces community, including service leavers, veterans, reservists and their families. In line with this commitment, service leavers, their close family members, veterans and reservists will be guaranteed an interview if they meet the essential criteria as outlined in the job profile.

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)