Assistant Janitor

Company

Fife Council

Location

Kirkcaldy

Employment Hours

New Jobs

Employment Type

Permanent, Contract, Contract

Salary

£25,604.23 - £26,786.83 a year

Job Highlights

Undertake janitorial duties, ensure proper cleaning, and manage school lock-ups and alarms at Kirkcaldy High School.
Ideal candidates possess experience in cleaning, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently.
This permanent position offers 25 hours a week, Monday to Friday, with generous benefits and competitive salary.

Job Requirements/Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 22 June 2026

Closing Date: Monday 15 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC3 £25,604.23 to £26,786.83

Working Pattern: 25 Hours per week

Location: Kirkcaldy High School

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a Supporting Statement which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site. Without a Supporting Statement, your application will not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked ‘upload resumé’. Your Supporting Statement must not be a CV. More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .

Job Details

Mobile Assistant Janitor (Lock-Up and alarming schools) based at Kirkcaldy High School, Kirkcaldy, covering all janitorial duties along with cleaning and school crossing patrols in the area as required.

We currently have a permanent vacancy to join our team within Schools and Nurseries in the Kirkcaldy area, Monday to Friday.

Base – Kirkcaldy High School

Mobile Assistant Janitor – Lock Up’s and Alarming Schools - 25 hours per week, Monday – Friday 5:00pm – 10:00pm, on a 52-week contract.

You will earn a competitive salary of £25,604.23 to £26,786.83 per year 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 4 weekly

Generous Holiday allowance.

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 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.

Have the ability to travel to other locations within the specified area of work as required - a current Driving Licence is required for council vehicles.

Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.

The Person

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.

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a Team.

Driver’s licence required for Council Vehicle provided to carry out duties.

You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post.

Further Information

Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits - Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services

Directorate Information - Council Department information

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Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk

For Further Information Please Contact: Bryce Girvin, B ryce.Girvin@fife.gov.uk

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