Cleaning Operative (Casual)
| Posting date: | 01 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.60 per hour |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 08 September 2025 |
| Location: | PA37 1QA |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Scottish Association for Marine Science |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | D13.25.IMac |
Summary
> Location: On site at SAMS, Dunbeg, Argyll.
> Contract Type: Casual
> Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
> Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September 2025.
The Role:
We are looking for an individual who already is already a cleaning operative who may be looking for occasional hours.
Initially, the request is short term; to cover planned absences but we may review thereafter as to whether we will have a requirement to continue the arrangement to support SAMS over busy times and future absences.
The initial period of support we will require includes the following:
> Period of cover: 29/09/25 to 10/10/25 inclusive – 10 working days.
> Working hours: 15 hours per week.
> Suggested working pattern: 3 hours per day, Mon-Fri.
> Work pattern: Flexible. The 3 hours can be carried out any time between the hours of 10.00 – 17.00hrs each day.
There will be additional hours in addition to the above stated for training/job shadowing. These will be agreed with selected individual but must be carried out prior to starting work with us.
Overalls will be provided, where required.
The post will sit within our Facilities Department and will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment across the SAMS estate. You will be able to follow defined cleaning schedules and procedures, able to work independently as well as part of a cleaning team.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Ideally, you will already have experience of working in a cleaning operative role.
You will be friendly, flexible and a good team player, helping other team members, as required.
You must be able to attend work on a regular basis, be organised, able to follow health & safety procedures and work schedules and complete all required tasks to standard.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to hr@sams.ac.uk
Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to: recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref ‘D13/25.IMac’ in the subject heading.
Full details can be found at www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies
The closing date for applications is 8th September 2025
Interviews will be held on site during the week beginning 8th September 2025.
The newly appointed recruit must be able to start duties in September.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
> Contract Type: Casual
> Hourly rate: £12.60 per hour
> Closing date for applications: Monday 8th September 2025.
The Role:
We are looking for an individual who already is already a cleaning operative who may be looking for occasional hours.
Initially, the request is short term; to cover planned absences but we may review thereafter as to whether we will have a requirement to continue the arrangement to support SAMS over busy times and future absences.
The initial period of support we will require includes the following:
> Period of cover: 29/09/25 to 10/10/25 inclusive – 10 working days.
> Working hours: 15 hours per week.
> Suggested working pattern: 3 hours per day, Mon-Fri.
> Work pattern: Flexible. The 3 hours can be carried out any time between the hours of 10.00 – 17.00hrs each day.
There will be additional hours in addition to the above stated for training/job shadowing. These will be agreed with selected individual but must be carried out prior to starting work with us.
Overalls will be provided, where required.
The post will sit within our Facilities Department and will be responsible for maintaining a clean, hygienic and safe environment across the SAMS estate. You will be able to follow defined cleaning schedules and procedures, able to work independently as well as part of a cleaning team.
Our Ideal Candidate:
Ideally, you will already have experience of working in a cleaning operative role.
You will be friendly, flexible and a good team player, helping other team members, as required.
You must be able to attend work on a regular basis, be organised, able to follow health & safety procedures and work schedules and complete all required tasks to standard.
Interested?
We would love to hear from you. If you have queries on the job and would like to talk these through before applying, please email these through, in the first instance, to hr@sams.ac.uk
Applications must include CV and Cover Letter and should be sent electronically to: recruitment@sams.ac.uk quoting Job Ref ‘D13/25.IMac’ in the subject heading.
Full details can be found at www.sams.ac.uk/vacancies
The closing date for applications is 8th September 2025
Interviews will be held on site during the week beginning 8th September 2025.
The newly appointed recruit must be able to start duties in September.
Applicants must have the right to work in the UK already in place.
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