Job Details
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where teamwork and innovation are valued? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! Scottish Borders Council is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and help us serve our community with excellence.
We Offer:
1. Competitive salary and benefits package.
2. “Earn & Learn” by providing training, qualifications, and certifications.
3. Opportunities for professional development and advancement within the organisation.
4. A supportive work culture that values diversity, teamwork, and work-life balance.
5. A chance to make a difference in your community and leave a lasting impact on future generations.
If you're ready to embark on a rewarding career where you can make a meaningful difference every day, we want to hear from you! Join us at Scottish Borders Council and be part of a team that's shaping the future of our community.
Apply today!
Role Purpose
As a Cleaner, you will ensure cleaning is done according to the contract specifications and schedule. You will adhere to Health & Safety/C.O.S.H.H. regulations and maintain equipment/stock levels. You will also liaise with clients as needed.
Council Vision (About Us)
To improve the wellbeing of citizens within the Scottish Borders and making our region a more sustainable and better place to live, work in and to visit.
Responsibilities
6. Ensuring cleaning is carried out as per the contract specification and work schedule.
7. Fulfilling other duties as required.
8. Working alongside your team with no supervisory responsibility.
9. Working with your team with no budgetary responsibility.
Requirements
10. Have previous experience within a cleaning environment.
11. Be aware of the use of chemicals and prioritise Health and Safety at all times.
12. Be able to understand and complete instruction when tasked.
13. Be able to work alone and as part of a team.
14. Be flexible to meet the needs and demands of a changing environment.
Equality Opportunity
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. 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.
Please note priority will be given to staff on the deployment/redeployment list who meet the essential criteria of the post.
Please note that applicants who have received early retirement/voluntary severance from Scottish Borders Council will not be considered.
Important information
Please note that the annual salary advertised is for a full-time role, based on 35.00/37.00 hours per week. If the position you are applying for is part time or you are only going to be working part of the year, i.e., a term time contract for 38 or 39 weeks per year, the annual salary will be paid on a pro-rata basis including a number of additional weeks for annual leave entitlement when the position is term time.
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Additional Information
we are looking for someone to clean a lovely friendly rural school in the yarrow valley this is a keyholder position
Please note the closing date has been extended until the 21 May