Cleaner

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 24 August 2026

Closing Date: Monday 17 August 2026

Contract Type: Temporary until 22 August 2027

Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 (Pro-Rata)

Working Pattern: 10 hours per week

Location: Dunnikier Depot, Kirkcaldy

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.

Job Details

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 Council buildings within the Kirkcaldy area.

We currently have a temporary vacancy at:

Dunnikier Depot:

• 10 hours per week Monday to Friday as required. 52 week contract on a temporary basis.

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.
• Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland).
• Pay is every 4 weeks.
• Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job.
• Generous holiday allowance.
• Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!

This work is about ensuring staff can return to a clean and safe environment every day. You will go home each day knowing you have made a difference. No previous experience is required as on the job training is given, working towards The Cleaning Operatives Proficiency Certificate.

The Person

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.

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: Brandon Verhaege - Brandon.Verhaege@fife.gov.uk