Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 8 June 2026

Closing Date: Tuesday 2 June 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 20 hours per week (Monday - Friday), 40 weeks per year

Location: Madras College, St Andrews covering St Andrews Area

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

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.

St Andrews:

• 2x Mobile Cleaner - based at Madras College, but assisting at the St Andrews cluster schools - 20 hours per week 40 weeks per year (4:00pm to 8:00pm), 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).
• Generous holiday allowance.
• 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.

You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

Before confirming to 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.

We particularly encourage applications from men, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work.

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.
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For further information please contact: Michael Imrie - Michael.Imrie@fife.gov.uk