Building Facilities Assistant

• Job DescriptionMobile Building Facilities Assistant (18/837) (Fixed Term)
• Dumfries area
• Band 3 £21,822.50 - £22,197.50
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• Be part of an award-winning team that makes a real difference
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We’re proud of the quality of our cleaning and facilities services – and our achievements speak for themselves:

• ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning - 2022
• APSE Building Cleaning Innovation Award - 2023
• Building Cleaning Most Improved Performance Networks Award – 2024
• ASSIST-FM Contribution to Cleaning Awards - 2025

We’re now looking for a Building Facilities Assistant to join our friendly, supportive team. This is an excellent opportunity in a role where your contribution is genuinely valued.

We will train you to be part of our dynamic and reactive customer facing building facilities team who will travel within an agreed catchment area of Dumfries to provide essential cleaning and janitorial tasks in our schools

About the role

You’ll be part a dynamic, customer facing facilities team, providing essential janitorial and cleaning support to help keep the school safe, clean and welcoming for pupils, staff, and visitors.

Your duties will include:

• *Carrying out general cleaning and janitorial tasks to a high standard
• *Supporting daily building safety checks and health & safety procedures
• *Assisting the Lead Occupier with safe operation of the premises
• *Supporting energy efficiency and responsible building usage
• *Liaising professionally with all staff and service users
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You’ll work both independently and as part of a small team, using a proactive, organised, and methodical approach.

Working Hours

• 30 hours per week, working 5 over 7 days per week (as directed by line manager)
• 52.14 weeks per year
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This post is fixed term for up to 18 months.

This post may be suitable for attachment. Agreement from your line manager must be sought before applying for this post.

What we Offer

*Full training provided, including:

• Cleaning methods and equipment
• Safe use of chemicals
• Health & Safety procedures
• iPad and Microsoft applications

• *All necessary PPE supplied
• *A Personal Training Plan to support your development
• *Access to the Local Government Pension Scheme (Scotland)
• *Access to Viv-Up, our wellbeing and discounts platform with over 800 offers
• *Cycle-to-Work scheme, financial wellbeing support, and Wellbeing Champions
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• RequirementsWhat we’re looking for
• *A reliable, motivated individual with good attention to detail
• *Someone approachable, professional, and customer focused
• *Able to work independently and as part of a team
• *Good communication skills are essential
• *A current driving license is required (reasonable adjustments will be considered)
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Important information

This post is considered as Regulated Work with Vulnerable Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. From 28 February 2011, preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG scheme update check prior to formal offer of employment being made by Dumfries and Galloway Council.

Applicants who have been resident outside the UK within the last 5 years, if offered a position, in addition to a Disclosure Scotland Check, will be required to provide a completed police record check from the police authority in the country or countries in which they were resident.

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• Our commitment to equality
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At Dumfries and Galloway Council, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. We value difference and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, particularly those currently underrepresented in our workforce.

Paper applications are available – please call 01387 260406 to request a form.

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• Contact Details: Craig Farnhill
• Email: Craig.Farnhill@dumgal.gov.uk
• Contact: 07345485592