Overview
Location: Blackwood Primary School, Carlisle Road, Blackwood, ML11 9AT
Hours: 15 hours per week on a term-time basis
Work Pattern: Monday - Friday 6am - 9am or 3pm - 6pm
Hourly Rate: £13.33 per hour
Closing date: Applications must be received by 8 October 2025 at 11:55pm
Internal applicants must apply via Opportunity Marketplace and complete their skills and qualifications either via the ME tab on Fusion prior to starting the application form or by clicking the link as part of the application process in the section of the form titled "Review Skills and Qualifications".
Position type: Cleaner for Community & Enterprise Resources, providing cleaning services in schools and other locations. Duties include cleaning floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas and walls, and reporting to the Cleaning Supervisor. Practical tasks include using a buffing machine to clean floors and other surfaces in line with a predetermined schedule. The role requires maintaining site security and acting as a key-holder as required. Monitor cleaning standards in line with specifications and COSHH regulations, and report any issues to management. Remove refuse and ensure appropriate waste disposal.
Please apply online. All correspondence will be via your email address.
Notes on recruitment checks and eligibility: preferred candidates may be asked to assist with recruitment checks to ensure timely completion. If checks are not completed within a reasonable timescale you may be withdrawn from this position.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 shall disqualify applicants.
Legislative information: This post is exempt under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003 and is considered Regulated Work with Children and/or adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. A PVG Scheme membership or update may be required prior to a formal offer. Foreign police checks may be requested for periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer. We guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements. The council supports veterans and their families through the Armed Forces Community Covenant, including guaranteeing an interview to veterans who meet minimum requirements.
Benefits: Enrolment in the Local Government Pension Scheme; potential to join Salary Sacrifice AVC; up to 33 days annual leave; public holiday entitlement up to 10 days; occupational sick pay; family-friendly policies (flexible working and leave, enhanced maternity/paternity leave); employee discounts; additional benefits such as Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, and Employee Assistance Program.
Please note we do not accept CVs; any submitted will be disregarded. If you need to submit additional information, upload it under supporting documents.
Job reference: COMM ENT 2458 G1 - Cleaner - Blackwood Primary School (600251)
Seniority level: Entry level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Laundry and Drycleaning Services
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