Annual salary: up to £18,561.00 Cleaner Location: Dingwall Academy Salary: £18,561 per annum, £13.45 an hour Permanent, Part-time, Term-time, 46 weeks – 30 hours per week Monday to Friday: 3:30pm-9:30pm If you take pride in delivering excellent cleaning standards and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you. This is a part-time position within a school environment. The ideal candidate will be reliable, punctual, organised, and possess strong time management skills. Duties: Ensure the cleanliness, hygiene, and safety across all schools to a high standard Perform routine cleaning tasks such as hoovering, mopping, dusting, and sanitising surfaces Carry out deep cleaning tasks during school holidays or scheduled closures Operate cleaning machinery and equipment safely and effectively (e.g. floor scrubbers, carpet cleaners) Replenish cleaning supplies, soap dispensers, toilet rolls, and paper towels as needed Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with site procedures and environmental standards Report any maintenance issues, hazards, or damage to the supervisor promptly Role Criteria: Strong attention to detail Excellent communication skills Ability to work independently as well as part of a team Able to follow instructions accurately Desirable: Previous cleaning experience Benefits we can offer you Annual leave in line with school holidays Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more Family friendly policies All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment. Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way. At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers. In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply. We are the people behind the smile! At Mears we look for people who share our vision and values - to make a positive difference to the communities we serve. We do this by improving homes, improving communities and improving lives. We are proud of our business and the opportunities we provide to colleagues working across the UK. Our Values - Customers / Innovation / Teamwork / Responsibility