At a Glance
- Tasks: Supervise and perform cleaning duties at Biggar High School, ensuring high standards.
- Company: Join South Lanarkshire Council, committed to equality and community support.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, up to 33 days leave, and employee discounts.
- Other info: Flexible hours, perfect for students looking for part-time work.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while gaining valuable experience.
- Qualifications: No specific qualifications required, just a passion for cleanliness and teamwork.
The predicted salary is between 14.12 - 14.27 £ per hour.
Applications must be received by Tuesday 18 August 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. INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE.
Location: Biggar High School, Market Road, Biggar, ML12 6AG
Hours: 15 hours per week on a term time basis (You will work 7.5 hours as Cleaning Supervisor and 7.5 hours as Cleaner)
Work Pattern: Monday and Tuesday 3.30pm - 6.30pm and Wednesday - Friday 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Hourly Rate: Cleaner £13.80 hourly rate and Cleaning Supervisor £14.12 - £14.27 hourly rate
The successful candidate will carry out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls etc. You will also be required to monitor standards of cleaning in line with specification/COSHH regulation, reporting any difficult issues to management. You will be responsible for setting up rooms for lets and being the responsible person on site for reporting health and safety issues.
Supervision of a team of Facility Assistants (Cleaning), including assisting with training; recruitment & selection; maximising attendance; team brief etc.
To carry out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls. 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.
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.
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020. This post is considered a Regulated Role with Children, in respect of the Disclosure Scotland Act 2020. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children. 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 12 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.
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
- 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)
COMM ENT 5214 G1 - Cleaning Supervisor/Cleaner - Biggar High School - 5214-474559793 employer: South Lanarkshire
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