Janitor/Leisure Attendant

Fife Council

  • Dunfermline, Fife
  • £13.18 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 days ago
Job Category: Cleaning/Caretaking/JanitorialDegree Level: NoneJob Description:Closing Date: Monday 15 September 2025Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing Monday 22 September 2025Contract Type: CasualSalary: FC3 £13.18 Per hourWorking Pattern: As and when requiredLocation: West Fife Area including DunfermlineSupporting StatementAs part of the application process, you must provide a Supporting Statement which tells us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate. More information is available on our Career site under . 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 atPlease consider and demonstrate the following when completing your Supporting Statement:
  • Ways in which you have demonstrated that you can effectively work as a team?
(Consider the following: how you have built positive relationships built on trust and respect; how you communicate with others; how you use your initiative to ensure smooth operation of facilities)
  • Ways in which you have met customer needs & expectations.
(Consider the following: how you have delivered great customer service; how you have followed procedures for ensuring high standards in the delivery of a programme, customer care and all other aspects of provision)
  • Ways in which you have used your knowledge, problem solving skills and professional understanding to help find solutions to problems.
(Consider the following: how you have provided solutions to problems; how you have used your negotiation skills; your knowledge of processes such as admin, IT, record keeping and complaint handling)Job DetailsCommunity Use is the team that works hard to ensure most of the Halls, Community Centres and Schools in Fife are available for everyone to enjoy learning, leisure, life, and cultural events.Together with amazing partners we deliver a fantastic programme of inclusive pursuits including physical activity & sport, performing arts, arts & crafts, cookery, modern languages, and vocational training. We also offer space for meetings, celebrations, and community events in both modern and historical buildings usually found in the heart of the Kingdom's city, towns, and villages. More information about Community Use can be found at:Working at various locations in West Fife, primarily at Dunfermline Learning Campus you will be responsible for supporting the operation and delivery of Community Use programmes. You will be expected to ensure that all halls, rooms, and facilities are set up in accordance with the booking requirements.This includes the removal and storage of chairs and tables, erecting and dismantling stages, platforms, and sports equipment as well as ensuring that these areas are kept clean and tidy, all which should be followed in line with our health and safety procedures.You will ensure that all facilities are opened and secured at prescribed times while also using fire alarm and security systems. Responding to any incidents or complaints and reporting them to your lead officer, while also ensuring that these are documented will also be expected.You will engage with customers and user groups in an appropriate manner ensuring that Council service provision is a positive experience for all facility users. You will contribute to the achievement of the key priorities and milestones set out in the Community Use Plan, Service Improvement Plan, and other relevant strategy documents.The working hours will be on a casual as and when required basis, which can include evenings and weekends depending on opening hours, meeting with staff and customers, and bookings of centres.A link to the role profile for this vacancy is included below. It provides more detailed information about the job and the type of person we are looking for.The PersonWe are looking for an enthusiastic and self-motivated individual with good customer service skills and experience of working with members of the public. They should understand Health & Safety regulation and obtain manual handling skills. Ideally the candidate will have some working knowledge of fire safety regulations, risk assessments, building compliance requirements and pool plant room operations.In addition, we are looking for someone who can demonstrate good communication skills and be customer focused. You should also be a well-organised individual and able to manage conflicting demands.The successful applicant must also:
  • Be assertive, confident, and level-headed when dealing with people at all levels.
  • Be flexible and able to work on their own initiative.
  • Have excellent team working skills.
  • Have conflict handling skills.
  • Able to provide a regular and effective service.
  • Be methodical and well-organised.
  • Qualifications and/or experience in working in a leisure environment would be an advantage.
  • Have IT skills to be able to use any required computer systems.
Before confirming to 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.Further Information
  • Role Profile - When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria
  • How We Work Matters - Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our
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: Mark McLeod - Tel 03451 55 55 55 ext.472701 Email

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