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Lead Cleaner

Job details
Posting date: 12 May 2026
Salary: £27,930.35 per year, pro rata
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 29 May 2026
Location: DG1 4FD
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Dumfries and Galloway College
Job type: Contract
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Summary

Lead Cleaner



Dumfries | £27,930.35 per year pro rata | 30 hours per week | Fixed Term for 12 months



Other Benefits



Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
Opportunities for career progression and personal development
Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.


What’s the Job?



We’re looking for a talented Lead Cleaner to join the Estates Department on a fixed term contract.



Who we’re looking for



We’re looking for a Lead Cleaner with a background in cleaning and supervising.



You will be able to supervise and coordinate the daily cleaning operations across the college campus, ensuring a safe, clean, and hygienic environment for students, staff, and visitors. The role combines hands-on cleaning duties with team leadership, staff supervision and quality control responsibilities.



· This role would suit someone working at SCQF Level 3 or have equivalent skills and experience.

· Experience of working in a similar Lead Cleaner role is desirable.

· Good communication and organisational skills.

· Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific software/systems.

· Adaptability to evolving digital opportunities and willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.

· This post is required to be based on Campus at Dumfries.



Who we are



Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College



How to apply



If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.



For further information, please contact Simon Abbott, Facilities Manager at abbotts@dumgal.ac.uk or 07345 748310.


Closing Date: Friday 29th May 2026


What happens next



Interviews for successful applicants will be held WC 15th June 2026.



What else you need to know



If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.



All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

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