At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the janitorial team at Balfron High School, ensuring a clean and safe environment.
- Company: Join Stirling Council and be part of a supportive facilities team.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days annual leave, flexible working, and a solid pension scheme.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for career progression and a positive work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a difference in your community while developing valuable skills.
- Qualifications: Physical fitness and basic IT knowledge required; training provided.
The predicted salary is between 29361 - 30912 £ per year.
Closing Date: 17th July 2026
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: £29,361- £30,912
Hours: 35 per week
Location: Balfron High School
Stirling Council are seeking a dedicated permanent head janitor to support our newly established facilities team at Balfron High School, Stirling. The successful candidate will work five days per week, scheduled over a seven-day period, Monday through Sunday. This means that your workdays will vary and may include weekends on a rota basis. Janitorial services will be provided between the hours of 0630-2230 Monday to Friday and a reduced service at weekends. Successful candidates will work eight hours per day (including a 1-hour unpaid break) on a rota basis. The post will be 52.2 weeks per year, 35 hours per week and paid at Stirling Council Grade 6.
Personal protective equipment and training will be provided. Applicants will require to be physically fit, as porterage and other heavy lifting forms a large part of the role, and be prepared to work weekends on a shift basis and at times outdoors in inclement weather. Applicants will also require a basic working knowledge of IT and be willing to undertake training to allow them to utilise Stirling Councils online training and human resources IT applications.
It is intended to hold interviews within one week of the end date of the posts being advertised. Applicants will be required to attend the interviews in person. The successful candidate will be required to be a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) for Children and Adults. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified.
If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.
The Benefits:
- 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service)
- Pro-rated for part time roles.
- Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows.
- Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached.
- Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.
- Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service.
- Carers Leave.
- Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave.
- Access to Health.
