COMM ENT 293 - Facilities Assistant (Catering & Cleaning) - 396836
Location: Various Locations across South Lanarkshire
Localities available:
- Hamilton/Blantyre
- Lanark/Lesmahagow
- Cambuslang/Rutherglen/Uddingston
- Biggar/Carluke
- Larkhall/Stonehouse
- East Kilbride/Strathaven
Shift Pattern: Various shifts available on Term-Time & 52 week basis
Permanent and Temporary posts available
If you currently work within South Lanarkshire Council Facilities Services, please do not apply - speak to your current line manager.
To view the Catering job profile, please click here
To view the Cleaning job profile, please click here
Community & Enterprise Resources provide catering and cleaning services in many locations and buildings across South Lanarkshire including nurseries, school and council offices.
We are looking to recruit Facilities Assistants in catering and cleaning positions in various locations across South Lanarkshire. The rate of pay is £12.15 per hour.
Facilities Assistant (Catering) - You will be responsible for preparing meals within recipe guidelines and undertaking all hygiene work practices in relation to the storage, preparation, cooking and service of food including the cleaning of food production areas, equipment and utensils.
The shift for these vacancies will be between 8.00am – 11.00am or between 11.00am – 3.45pm or a variation on this.
Facilities Assistant (Cleaning) - Duties will include carrying out the cleaning function on floors, furniture, fixtures, fittings, sanitary areas, walls etc. You will be required to report to the Cleaning Supervisor.
The shifts for these vacancies will generally be between 6.00am - 9.00am or 3.00pm - 6.00pm or a variation of this.- If you are thinking of starting work or changing your hours and want to see how this will affect your income you can complete a benefit calculator using this link: Benefit calculator (entitledto.co.uk). The calculation is based on the information you provide therefore please try to be as accurate as possible.
- If you are not sure about using the calculator and are a South Lanarkshire Council resident or employee you can contact Money Matters Advice Service by completing an online enquiry form here Money Matters Advice Service - South Lanarkshire Council or you can call them directly on 0300 029 0041 and request a benefit check.
- If you are not a South Lanarkshire Council resident or employee please contact your local council or Citizens Advice Bureau.
Please Apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
This post is considered Regulated Work with Children, under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act, 2007. Therefore, it is an offence to apply if you are barred from working with children and/or adults.
Preferred candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to a formal offer of employment being made.
Please refer to http://www.disclosurescotland.co.uk for further information about the disclosure process and best practice.
Foreign Police Check
Candidates should be able to detail any gaps in employment and provide a foreign police check where applicable for any periods living or working abroad.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. As a user of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum competency/behaviour requirements for the position.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans are guaranteed an interview who meet the minimum requirements for the position.
As an employee of South Lanarkshire Council you would also receive a wide range of benefits including:
- Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
- Up to 33 days annual leave
- Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
- Occupational sick pay
- Family friendly policies - flexible working including consideration of a condensed working weeks e.g 4 day working week, maternity/paternity leave, enhanced leave.
- Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
- Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.