Posted: 19 June
The role
Advert Cleaner Papdale Primary School 20 hours per week Permanent £29,080 - £29,350 pro rata £15.07 - £15.21 per hour The above amounts include Distant Islands Allowance. You will be reporting to the Building Cleaning Team Manager. Your working pattern is Monday to Friday 3.30pm – 7.30pm. We are happy to talk flexible working, where possible. The purpose of this role is to p rovide front line building cleaning activities at Papdale Primary School in accordance with set procedures and instructions. Undertaking, individually or as part of a team, the cleaning of designated areas, which may include toilets and shower areas, within premises to ensure that they are kept in a clean and hygienic condition. Powered equipment may be used where necessary. The necessary qualification, experience and skills required for this role are detailed in the ‘must have’ section of the attached job profile. These criteria are used for decisions on shortlisting and appointment of applicants. Applications close at 23:59 on 19 July 2026, with shortlisting taking place week commencing 20 July 2026 and interviews are scheduled for week commencing 27 July 2026. For a discussion about the role, contact Melissa Sutherland at melissa.sutherland@orkney.gov.uk or on 01856 873535 extension 2740. For information on applying and our recruitment process, click here for Information for Applicants. We would welcome your feedback on our recruitment process . Orkney Islands Council is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of age, gender, race or ethnicity, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity status or gender reassignment status.