Facilities Assistant (Supply) - Kirkintilloch Town Hall & Kilmardinny House

Job Summary

Kirkintilloch Town Hall and Kilmardinny House are busy public buildings available for hire for events such as weddings, parties, social group activities, meetings and performances.

We are looking to recruit supply facilities assistants to support cleaning, building operations and health and safety duties across both buildings. Often being the first point of contact for visitors and customers, you will be outgoing, with a “can do” attitude and will be expected to represent the service in a positive manner at all times.

Applicants selected for interview must be able to demonstrate a good knowledge of health and safety and risk assessments, in relation to public buildings, and be committed to providing the highest level of customer service.

Working on your own initiative, you should be able to manage your own time in carrying out the full range of tasks involved in the role, including; minor repairs and preventative maintenance, day to day cleaning, including function areas, offices and toilets.

As a keyholder you will be expected to ensure venues are operating safely at all times and that spaces are prepared, on time, meeting and exceeding customers expectations.

Hours are varied and can be between 7.30am and 1.00AM depending on the scheduled business.

PVG / Disclosure Scotland

The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria

Where the post you are applying for is considered Regulated Work under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.

Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment.

In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by HR Services Lead.

Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.

The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.

 

Charter of Commitment

The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

 

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.

 

• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.

 

• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.

 

• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.

 

• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.

 

• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)

 

• We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks.

 

• We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.

 

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www.edlc.co.uk