Job Description
Proposed Interview Date: Week CommencingMonday 24August 2026
Closing Date:Wednesday 12August 2026
Contract Type: Permanent
Working Pattern:10 or 20 Hours per week, 40 weeks per year
Supporting Statement
If you have an eye for attention to detail and enjoy general cleaning, you could be perfect for this career. Why not join one of our many teams of cleaners in Schools and council buildings within St Andrews and the surrounding area .
We currently have various vacancies Monday to Friday on a 40-week, permanent contract.
Mobile Cleaner – based at Madras College St Andrews
1 x Mobile Cleaner – based at Madras College but assisting the St Andrew’s cluster schools – 10 hours per week (Hours between 4:00pm to 8:00pm), 40 weeks per year, permanent
1 x Mobile Cleaner – based at Madras College but assisting the St Andrew’s cluster schools – 20 hours per week (4:00pm to 8:00pm), 40 weeks per year, permanent
You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 pro-rata and have access to a range of benefits, including:
We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.64 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Pay is annualised for 40-week contracts (equal instalments every 4 week pay period)
Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland)
Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
Local and national discounts including cinema, supermarkets, restaurants, and retail.
This work is about ensuring pupils and staff can return to a clean and safe environment every school day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference.
The Person
No previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate
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.
You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.
Further Information
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Job Info
- Job Identification 23924
- Job Category Cleaning/Caretaking/Janitorial
- Posting Date 07/28/2026, 09:45 AM
- Apply Before 08/12/2026, 10:55 PM
- Job Schedule Part time
- Locations Bell Brae, ST ANDREWS, Fife, KY16 9BY, GB