Chargehand Cleaner

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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: Across schools and ELCs in the Falkirk Council area
• Contract: Full Time, Temporary until 31^st March 2027
• Hours: Hours will be flexible within the council working hours 7am to 8pm (will be discussed at interview)
• 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, the cost of which will be met by the preferred candidate.