Assistant Janitor
| Posting date: | 12 March 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £24,740 to £25,885 per year, pro rata |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 24 March 2026 |
| Location: | Lochgelly, Fife |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Fife Council |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 22391 |
Summary
Assistant Janitors cover all janitorial duties along with cleaning and school crossing patrols.
We currently have a permanent vacancy on a 52-week contract to join our teams within schools and nurseries in the Lochgelly area.
Sunflower Nursery:
Assistant Janitor - 25 hours per week. Working 5 hours per day, between the hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm on a permanent 52-week contract, Monday to Friday. You will be required to cover other school/nursery units in the area.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 to £25,885.80 pro-rata and annualised pay and have access to a range of benefits, including:
We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car.
Pay is 4 weekly.
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 supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with service guidelines.
Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times and that they are secure at the end of the working day.
Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises. A willingness to complete additional training as required.
Responding to emergency call-outs in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.
Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
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.
For further information please contact: Neil Aitken - Neil.Aitken@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
We currently have a permanent vacancy on a 52-week contract to join our teams within schools and nurseries in the Lochgelly area.
Sunflower Nursery:
Assistant Janitor - 25 hours per week. Working 5 hours per day, between the hours of 7:00am to 3:00pm on a permanent 52-week contract, Monday to Friday. You will be required to cover other school/nursery units in the area.
You will earn a competitive salary of £24,740.74 to £25,885.80 pro-rata and annualised pay and have access to a range of benefits, including:
We pay the Scottish Local Government Living Wage of £13.18 per hour for this post, plus extra payments for shift work, including weekends.
Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile to staff using their own car.
Pay is 4 weekly.
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 supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
Undertaking prescribed cleaning procedures as directed in various establishments and ensuring all bodily fluid/spillages are dealt with in accordance with service guidelines.
Ensuring that educational establishments and grounds are opened at prescribed times and that they are secure at the end of the working day.
Co-operating with all appropriate personnel and agencies in maintaining the security of the premises. A willingness to complete additional training as required.
Responding to emergency call-outs in accordance with established procedures, including attending at the location, contacting appropriate authorities, inspecting for damage and theft, effecting repair and where necessary, liaising with contractors / emergency services on site.
Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident, or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc.
Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.
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.
For further information please contact: Neil Aitken - Neil.Aitken@fife.gov.uk
Not all our vacancies are advertised here. Please visit www.fife.gov.uk/jobs to view all our current vacancies. While you are on our site, why not sign up for 'Job Alerts' and we will email you when we advertise a vacancy that you may be interested in. Refer to our FAQ page if you require further guidance.
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