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Ref no:
FLK13049
Published:
15/07/2025
Closes:
29/07/2025
Location:
Peripatetic, FK1 5RS
Salary:
£24,732 - £25,002 per year pro rata
Contract Type:
Temporary
Position Type:
Part Time
Hours:
14 hours per week

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Join Our Facilities Team – Chargehand Cleaner

Do you have an eye for detail, a commitment to high standards, and the confidence to lead by example? We’re looking for a proactive and dependable Chargehand Cleaner to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting one of our schools or early years centres across the Falkirk Council area.

In this hands-on role, you’ll combine cleaning duties with day-to-day supervision of a small cleaning team – ensuring a safe, hygienic, and welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors.

What You’ll Do:

  • Carry out a range of cleaning tasks including floors, surfaces, toilets and communal areas
  • Operate powered cleaning equipment as required
  • Monitor cleaning quality and ensure work is completed to a high standard
  • Support and supervise cleaning staff on-site, encouraging strong team working
  • Handle stock control, basic administrative duties and assist with staff induction/training
  • Report faults or issues affecting the service
  • Adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in cleaning or facilities services is essential
  • Confidence supervising others and delegating tasks
  • Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
  • A positive, team-oriented attitude
  • Basic literacy and numeracy
  • Knowledge of COSHH and safe working practices
  • A British Institute of Cleaning Science (BICSc) certificate is desirable

The Role:

  • Location: Peripatetic
  • Contract: Part-time Temporary – 31/12/2025
  • Hours: Saturday and Sunday (14 hours) 8am to 3.30pm
  • Line Management: Responsible for supervising a team of Cleaners

Why Join Us?

  • A valued role in a supportive, professional Facilities team
  • Opportunities to lead, develop, and grow within the service
  • Make a daily difference in your local community
  • If you’re organised, reliable, and ready to take the next step in your facilities career, we encourage you to apply.

If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/maintain PVG scheme membership.

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