Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 15 December 2025
Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025
Contract Type: Permanent
Salary: FC3 £24,740.74 - £25,885.80 (Pro Rata)
Working Pattern: 16 Hours per week (Saturday & Sunday working from 7:30am to 4:30pm)
Location: Kirkcaldy
Supporting Statement
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Job Detail
Assistant Janitors cover all janitorial duties along with cleaning and school crossing patrols as required at:
We currently have a permanent vacancy on a 52-week contract to join our teams within Schools and Nurseries in the Kirkcaldy area.
Mobile Weekend Assistant Janitor
1. Assistant Janitor- 16 hours per week. Working from 7:30am to 4:30pm Saturday & Sunday on a permanent 52-week contract. This post involves opening/ closing schools in the area for contractors, school lets. Security checks, etc.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 to £25,885.80 pro rata and annualised pay and have access to a range of benefits, including:
2. £13.18 per hour to start, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
3. Pay is 4 weekly and annualised for 40-week contracts.
4. Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
5. Generous holiday allowance.
6. Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
7. Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with Service guidelines.
Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times, and that they are secure at the end of the working day.
Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises.
A willingness to complete additional training as required.
Responding to emergency call-outs in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.
Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.
A link to the role profile is included at the bottom of the advert. You will find out more about the job and the type of person we are looking for.
The Person
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Before confirming your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.
Driver’s licence required for Council Vehicle provided to carry out duties.