Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant - Lagganlia Outdoor Centre - 16597_1790335255
| Company: | The City of Edinburgh Council |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £26,205 to £26,525 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Edinburgh, PH21 1NG |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 25 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 9 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Facilities and Housekeeping Assistant
Lagganlia Outdoor Centre
Salary: £26,205 - £26,525 (pro rata for part time)
Hours: 15 per week
Lagganlia (Feshie-bridge, Kincraig, PH21 1NG) is looking to hire a 15 hour per week, facilities and housekeeping assistant. Year round, permanent contract.
Purpose of job
To be responsible for the general cleaning, practical laundry tasks and basic catering support within the Outdoor Centre in accordance with service standards and health & safety requirements, under the direction of the Facilities Coordinator. The role supports both school groups and commercial/hospitality guests, ensuring the facilities are clean, safe, and welcoming to a high professional standard. The post holder will handle cleaning materials and equipment in a safe and conscientious manner at all times, contributing to the delivery of an excellent visitor experience.
The what -
major tasks and job activities
* Empty litter and recycling bins. * Clean all surfaces, glass, floors, furniture, fixtures, and fittings across a variety of Centre buildings, including but not limited to accommodation, dining areas, communal spaces, and activity areas. * Clean and disinfect all sanitary areas, toilets, showers, and changing facilities, replenishing consumables as required. * Carry out emergency and reactive cleaning, including removal of spillages (including body fluids), post-activity clean-ups, and weather-related cleaning. * Handle and store laundered and used linen, including receiving bed linen from an external supplier, and carry out basic in-house laundry for smaller domestic and activity items, in line with manufacturer's and infection control guidance, and ensuring presentation standards suitable for both school and commercial guests. * Maintain guest bedding across the accommodation, which may include stripping and making beds (single, double and bunk), occasional mattress turning, and deep cleaning of duvets, pillows, and covers, ensuring they are clean, safe, and ready for incoming groups. * Maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of specialist areas such as drying rooms and outdoor equipment stores. * Care for and maintain all equipment used in carrying out duties. * Report safety or maintenance issues promptly to the Facilities Coordinator or other relevant staff. * Support cleaning and domestic tasks in other Centre buildings as required. * Inform an appropriate member of staff when security or safety risks arise, and take appropriate action when safe to do so. * Deliver work to specification requirements and cooperate with performance measurement to ensure agreed standards are met. * Provide courteous and professional assistance to guests and visitors when required, enhancing the Centre's reputation for quality service.
The how -
knowledge and skills, creativity and innovation, contacts and relationships, decision making * Knowledge of cleaning methods, equipment, and safe working practices, including COSHH and infection control procedures. * Good communication skills, with the ability to work around and interact positively with guests of all ages, including children, young people, and adults in educational and hospitality settings. * Applied knowledge of cleaning within Council policy, practices, and processes, supported by relevant training such as the BICS "Licence to Practice", REHIS food hygiene, and in house and corporate Health and Safety courses. * Ability to work independently and manage time effectively to meet operational demands. * Demonstrates a commitment to high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and guest service. * Willingness to undertake relevant professional development.
Environment -
work demands, physical demands, working conditions, work context * The post holder will follow an agreed roster and work schedule, with flexibility required to meet operational demands such as guest changeovers, large group arrivals, and commercial bookings. * Work involves physical activity, including standing, lifting, bending, and carrying equipment or laundry, and use of manual and powered cleaning equipment in accordance with health and safety guidelines. * Duties are carried out in varied environments, including guest accommodation, dining halls, washrooms, activity spaces, and occasionally outdoor areas. * Exposure to body fluids, cleaning and laundry chemicals, outdoor debris. * Tasks may require the use of PPE and will be carried out in accordance with risk assessments and operational procedures. * The role involves working in both occupied and unoccupied areas, requiring awareness of health & safety and customer care processes.
Supervision and management of people * No direct line management responsibility, however may be required to support the induction of new staff in the absence of a supervisor.
Resources the job holder will be responsible for * Responsible for the safe and effective use of cleaning and laundry equipment, catering utensils, and cleaning products. * May be required to open or secure Centre buildings, ensuring premises are safe and secure as per building requirements
Contacts and Relationships * Daily contact with colleagues, supervisors, and guests. * Regular interaction with visitors, contractors, and other service providers, requiring a professional and customer friendly approach.
This post is regulated work with children and/or protected adults under the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) Act 2007. The preferred candidate will be required to join the PVG Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update check. Where an individual has spent a continuous period of 3 months or more out with the UK in the last 5 years, an Overseas Criminal Record Check will be required. You will be required to provide this check. An unconditional offer of employment and commencement in the post will be subject to the outcome of both these pre-employment checks being deemed satisfactory.
We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce where everyone feels valued and able to be their best. We particularly encourage applications from women for senior roles, as well as people from minority ethnic backgrounds, people with disabilities or neurodivergent people, care experienced people, carers and LGBT+ people across all levels of the organisation, all of whom are currently underrepresented. All applicants will be considered fairly based on skills and experience. Disabled and care-experienced applicants who meet the minimum job criteria will be guaranteed an interview.
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As part of our goal to improve organisational culture and create a great place to work together for the people of Edinburgh, we want to make sure we're recruiting the best people. We're interested not only in your skills and experience but also in your approach to work. Therefore, part of our interview process will be an assessment of how you would bring Our Behaviours of Respect, Integrity and Flexibility into your ways of working.
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Our salary range typically reflects the initial starting salary and annually increases until it reaches the top of the range.
Happy to talk flexible working.
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