Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 17 August 2026 Closing Date: Tuesday 11 August 2026 Contract Type: Permanent Salary: FCLW £25,604.23 pro rata Working Pattern: 10 hours per week, 40 weeks per year Location: 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 [https://www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/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 [http://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 within the Kirkcaldy area. We currently have a permanent vacancy, working 10 hours, Monday to Friday 40 weeks per year, as required. Cleaner based at Sinclairtown Primary School 10 hours per week Monday to Friday working hours between 3:00pm to 5:00pm, 40-week contract. Enhancements are paid for weekend working 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. * Pay is every 4 weeks. * Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job. * Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland). * Generous holiday allowance. * Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail! This work is about ensuring residents and staff can live or work in 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 No Previous experience is required as full training is given. Before confirming 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. You will be required to attend an Induction Training Day before starting in post. Further Information * Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile [ https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0008/40310/Cleaner-A4138.pdf] * How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/file/0014/40127/OD12-How-We-Work-Matters-Framework-2.pdf] 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 * Directorate Information - Council Department information [https://www.fife.gov.uk/kb/docs/articles/council-and-democracy/council-departments#xd_co_f=MzBlNmFkMDAtYzRiZi00OTgyLWI3MjUtM2MxZWU1OWIwODQx~] * Social Media - Search for more 'Fife Council Jobs' on Facebook or follow us on X @FCJobsOfficial. * Alternative Formats - Job information can be made available in alternative formats, to make a request please email: transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk [transactions.recruitment@fife.gov.uk] * AI - We recognise that Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being used by many people when they are applying for jobs and preparing for interview. Candidate guidance on the use of AI in the recruitment process is available here [https://www.fife.gov.uk/__data/assets/pdf_file/0028/94771/AI-and-Recruitment-Candidate-Guidance.pdf] * For further information, please contact: - Brenda Walker at Brenda.walker@fife.gov.uk