Janitor - FLK14705
Falkirk Council - Falkirk
£27,761 to £29,246 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Job Advert Join Our Facilities Team – Janitor Are you dependable, hands-on and committed to keeping schools running smoothly and safely? We’re looking for dedicated Janitors to join our Facilities (Soft FM) team, supporting schools across the Falkirk Council area. Janitors play a crucial role in school life – ensuring that buildings and grounds are clean, secure and well-maintained, helping create a welcoming environment for pupils, staff and visitors. You’ll also support school activities, monitor contractors, and contribute to health and safety compliance, allowing Headteachers to focus on education. What You’ll Do: Ensure the safety, security and upkeep of buildings and external areas Carry out minor maintenance and report defects or hazards Support the management of heating systems and building alarms Monitor and support on-site contractors Help manage janitorial supplies and deliveries Contribute to safe access during severe weather and support pupil supervision when needed Occasionally provide janitorial cover at other schools within the cluster What We’re Looking For: Relevant experience in facilities management, site supervision or building maintenance A working knowledge of Health & Safety, COSHH, and building systems Organised, proactive, and able to manage tasks independently Strong communication and problem-solving skills Experience working with children and young people is desirable A full driving licence is helpful but not essential The Role: Location: Across Falkirk Council schools – travel may be required within a cluster Hours: 37 hours per week Days: Flexible within council hours between 7am and 8pm (will be discussed at interview) Contract: 52 weeks per year, Temporary until April 2027 Why Join Us? Be part of a valued, well-supported team Help create safe and welcoming spaces for learning Access ongoing training and development opportunities Successful candidates must gain and maintain PVG scheme membership. If you take pride in your work and want to contribute to a service that matters every day, we encourage you to apply.
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Support For Learning Assistant (Adv) - FLK14704
Falkirk Council - Denny
£27,761 to £29,246 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Advert At the Advanced level you will be providing teacher and pupil support to enhance pupil achievement. As required at advanced level, you will also undertake a wide range of whole school support activities and pupil support with regards to the general supervision, safety, care and wellbeing of the pupils which will include covering our medical provision. You will also be required to carry out Administrative tasks from time to time. Good communication and organisational skills are required and you should enjoy working as part of a team. You should have some experience of working with children, ideally in an educational setting. Successful candidates must undertake training in Manual Handling and First Aid should you not have this. You will work 27.5 hours per week on a term time basis. If you are the successful candidate, you will be required to gain/ maintain PVG scheme membership. This post is temporary until 2 April 2027.
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Learning Assistant ASN - Gorebridge Primary School - MID07768
Midlothian Council - Gorebridge
£29,191 to £30,187 a year
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Evidence of basic literacy and numeracy at Standard Grade General level or SVQ2 in Early Years Care and Education, or National Certificate unit in Childcare & Education, or equivalent competency, to enable the jobholder to communicate effectively with staff and pupils, and provide sensitive support. The jobholder must be familiar with child development and able to respond to the needs of individual pupils. Jobholders should have previous experience of working in this field of work. To be fully competent in the role jobholders will be required to undertake addition training courses eg first aid, calm techniques etc. If the post is within a Nursery Environment then the Jobholder must be registered with or obtain membership with the SSSC within 6 months of appointment. In order to register you must currently hold the relevant qualifications or be willing to work towards attaining these qualifications within the first year of registration. For further information about the qualifications recognised by SSSC for registration in a Support Worker role, please see www.sssc.uk.com CLOSING DATE - Sunday 25th October 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - Thursday 29th October 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Learning Assistant ASN Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Gorebridge Primary School Contract Status: Fixed Term until 29/06/2027 Hours of Work: 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 3.30 Friday - 08:30 – 12.30 Weeks per year: 39 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Based on 30 hours over 39 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £20,977.79 per annum. Requirements 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. Successful candidates will require PVG Scheme membership for Regulated Work with Children, You will be required to join the Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check prior to commencing employment with Midlothian Council, the cost of which will be met by you. For further information on the PVG Scheme please visit www.disclosurescotland.gov.uk Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Statutory Meeting Co-ordinator - MID07770
Midlothian Council - Dalkeith
£30,619 to £31,783 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Job Vacancy KNOWLEDGE Educational: Essential: The Jobholder requires a minimum qualification to HNC/ SVQ3 level in business studies, office management or administration or an acceptable equivalent qualification and/or extensive demonstrative experience to this level in one of the identified disciplines would be an acceptable alternative. Experience: Essential: To be competent in the role the Jobholder must have good interpersonal skills and knowledge of the various systems and software including Microsoft packages. S/he must also have previous experience of working to strict deadlines, co-ordinating and taking minutes and producing complex documents. S/he must also be able to type at speed. Desirable: An understanding of the services the Council provides to the community and the relevant regulatory frameworks associated with this would also be desirable. Please advise which post is being applied for in your application. Whilst this is hybrid working the expectation is that you will be office based minimum 2 days per week and on occasion may need to support reception. CLOSING DATE - Sunday 8th November 2026 INTERVIEW DATE - 23rd, 27th and 30th November 2026 Job Advert Position Title: Statutory Meeting Co-ordinator Directorate: Children, Young People and Partnerships Location: Eskdaill Court Contract Status: Permanent Hours of Work: Post 1 - 36 hours per week, Post 2 - 30 hours per week Working Pattern: Post 1 - Monday – Thursday 0900 – 1700, Friday 0900 – 1530 Post 2 – 4 x 7.5 hour days to be discussed at interview Weeks per year: 52 Please note that it is Midlothian Councils policy that successful applicants will be appointed to the first point on the salary scale. Post 1 - Based on 36 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £30619.22 per annum. Post 2 - Based on 30 hours over 52 weeks per year, the minimum actual salary for this position is £25516.01 per annum. Requirements This role requires Level 1 Disclosure Clearance, the fee for this Disclosure check will be met by you and receipt of the subsequent certificate will be required prior to commencement. Once you have submitted your application and this has been processed you will be notified by email from Disclosure Scotland that your certificate is available to view. Once you have viewed your certificate you will be allowed to share this with your employer and it is only available for 14 days from the first day you have viewed the certificate. If you do not grant access to Midlothian Council to view before access is removed, a further application will need to be generated, and this will incur an additional cost. Please note: If you have spent more than 3 months working or living out with the UK in the last 5 years then you will also be required to present a copy of an overseas criminal record check. Details of how to apply and contact details can be found on the GOV.UK website. Additional Information If you have difficulty applying for this post or accessing attached documents, or if you have a disability and reasonable adjustment is required, please email recruitment@midlothian.gov.uk to discuss with member of the Recruitment Team stating the post reference number. Midlothian Council is currently undergoing a period of transformation, changing and improving the way it delivers services in Midlothian. As a consequence, there are a number of existing employees for whom we are committed to seeking suitable alternative employment within the Council in accordance with our legal obligations. Candidates are advised that, for some vacancies, internal candidates in this situation will be interviewed before the wider selection pool and a slightly longer delay may be experienced before application outcomes can be advised to you. Thank you for your patience in this matter. If you are a trainee of a Midlothian Council Training Programme, have a disability or you are a care experienced young person who has previously been a looked after child, you are eligible for a guaranteed interview if you meet the essential criteria for the post. Please note: We do not accept CV's (either electronically or by mail). All our vacancies must be applied for by fully completing the on-line application form. Although there is an ‘import data from my CV’ function on MyJobScotland, this only imports very limited data and should not be relied upon to complete the application form.
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Roadworkers - Shetland - SIC09063
Shetland Islands Council - Shetland Islands
£31,010.88 to £32,265.81 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Advertisement Details The Roadworker will carry out operations in connection with the construction and maintenance of roads and footways under the direction of a supervisor. The post holder will have experience of excavations in live carriageways, dealing with utilities, safety in the workplace and traffic control measures. This vacancy is being advertised as a Career Graded post, which is a career development opportunity. This means that the Council is committed to supporting the successful candidate to obtain the necessary skills, abilities and knowledge to become fully competent in the role. Please see the Career Grade document attached to this advert that outlines the entry level requirements for the job and the expected career progression route. The successful candidate will be supported to become fully competent in the role and progress through the career grade. Where there is a requirement to achieve a qualification, this will be fully funded by the Council. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is E/F This post is career graded - your salary and career progression will depend on your experience and qualifications Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum 4 x Permanent Full Time posts for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited We are happy to talk flexible working The posts attract standby payments £115 per week, daily disturbance callout payments £19, and associated overtime guaranteed for a twelve-week core period, plus eleven weeks for the remaining winter season. During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at various locations in Shetland. For further details relating to this post, please contact: Barrie Scobie - Team Leader - Phone 01595744134 or Email barrie.scobie@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Administration Support Worker - Children's Social Work - Laburnum - SIC09065
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£16.38 to £18.04 an hour
On-siteTemporaryPart time
Advertisement Details The Administration Support Worker will be based in one of a number of settings and will provide a full range of administrative support to a locality or team(s). A degree of flexibility will be required, to meet the demands of the service. There may be considerable contact with customers, families and carers who will have varying degrees of need to which the postholder will be required to respond as appropriate. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is F or G This post is NOT career graded - your salary will depend on your experience and qualifications Rate of pay shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £1.5523 per hour Temporary Part Time post for up to 25.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Temporary contract for a period of approximately 24 months. Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Laburnum House, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Kara Thomson, Acting Registered Manager, Tel - 01595 744192, Email - kara.thomson@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Social Work Assistant - Children's Social Work - Hayfield House - SIC09064
Shetland Islands Council - Lerwick
£40,355.27 to £41,861.19 a year
On-siteTemporaryFull time
Advertisement Details The purpose of the job is to assist in provision of a professional social work service as part of an operational team, based in Children and Families Social Work. More detail is provided in the Job Profile, Person Specification and Conditions of Service Summary attached to the bottom of this advert. Please follow the link(s) below for further information - www.shetland.gov.uk Additional Information The grade of this post is I Salary shown in the advert is inclusive of Distant Islands Allowance of £2,997 per annum (pro rata) Temporary Full Time post for 37.0 Hours per Week, 52.18 weeks per year Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment being made A relocation package does not apply to this post We will pay interview expenses from within Shetland You must have the ability to travel throughout Shetland at short notice and where public transport is limited We are happy to talk flexible working During the application process you are required to give the names of two persons not related to you, who we can contact to provide a reference to support your application. This post is based at Hayfield House, Lerwick, Shetland For further details relating to this post, please contact: Elinor Thompson, Team Leader, Tel - 01595 744438, Email - elinor.thompson@shetland.gov.uk If you have a disability which prevents you from applying online, please call 01595 744032 . Information about Shetland Shetland is an archipelago in the north of the British Isles where you'll find freedom, wildlife and wild beauty, but also a rich culture and dynamic, forward-looking society. The Islands have a thriving and diverse economy full of opportunities and offer residents the ideal work/life balance. Shetland combines stunning coastal landscapes and wide open spaces with friendly, bustling island communities. Factor in Shetland's impressive modern amenities, highly regarded schools and the Islands offer a work life balance rarely found elsewhere. Find out more about: Living and working in Shetland : here The Shetland Islands Council: here
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Mechanical Technician - ARB18758
Argyll and Bute Council - Dunoon
£39,911 to £44,400 a year
HybridPermanentFull time
Service: Commercial Services Closing Date: Friday 23rd October 2026 Property Services are seeking to recruit a two Mechanical Technicians to join their team. Argyll and Bute is one of Scotland’s most stunning areas. As its award-winning council, we play a vital part in the day-to-day life and long-term future of our beautiful and diverse communities. Our unwavering purpose is to make Argyll and Bute the place to be, the place where people want to live, to work and do business. And we are committed to making the council the place to have a great career, by providing excellent benefits and a friendly, dynamic working culture so that each of our 5000 colleagues can deliver services that help our corner of Scotland thrive. Join us to make a difference. The successful candidates will be a highly motivated individuals who will have a HNC/HND in a relevant subject and experience of delivering mechanical projects, the will assist the Senior Climate Change Officer (Mechanical) in providing the Council and Client Departments with a professional Mechanical service ensuring best value is delivered to service users by taking specific responsibility to deliver allocated projects (generally of an Asset Sustainability/Service Development nature) and maintenance/compliance programmes in accordance with current legislation and best practice, including surveys/audits, upkeep of statutory records, preparation of specifications and the supervision and management of contracts (and contractors) from inception to completion. The successful candidate must have experience of providing an efficient, effective and compliant maintenance service by planning an appropriate programme of statutory and mechanical maintenance (both pro-active and reactive). The successful candidate must possess specific extensive knowledge of water hygiene/legionella control. The successful candidate must be confident in the use of IT systems, should be able to work on their own initiative, be a good team player and have well developed communication skills. The successful candidate will provide 24 hour emergency cover and assistance outwith normal working hours (participating on a rota) with regard to the properties under their care to ensure that buildings remain safe, on a rota basis. Our employees make good things happen in the day-to-day life and for the longer term future of Argyll and Bute. We want you to feel valued working for us. We offer various benefits to support you, such as a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous leave entitlement, cycle to work scheme, discounts on gym memberships and leisure centres, wellbeing initiatives, and opportunities for learning and career growth. We also embrace a modern approach to work, offering a flexible first approach where possible to requests from our employees to how they work. Plus include any benefits unique to role. We care about our people and the world around us and always aim to do the right thing. From employee recognition schemes to environmental policies we have many initiatives in place to help us look after the things we all care about. Learn more here Argyll and Bute Employee Recognition Programme, Disability Confident, Armed Forces, Fair Work First Statement, Equality and Fairness, Climate Change, Hybrid and Flexible Working Policy Argyll and Bute Council recognises the numerous benefits of a positive work-life balance to the wellbeing and productivity of our employees. We will take a flexible first approach to requests from our employees to change the way that they work. While we must balance such requests with the need to ensure the quality of the important services we deliver are not compromised, we will ensure that each request is given careful consideration with a view to achieving a positive outcome wherever possible. Applicants should note that:- Happy to talk about flexible working arrangements. The Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exclusions and Exceptions) (Scotland) Order 2013, as amended, applies to this post. This post requires Protection of Vulnerable Group (PVG) Membership in relation to working with both children and adults. To apply for this vacancy, please click on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. If you would like clarification on any information contained within the vacancy advert and/or the job description please contact the recruiting manager, who is: Duncan Black, Senior Climate Change Officer Telephone: 01369 708645 Email: duncan.black@argyll-bute.gov.uk Reference: ARB18758 Please note that you cannot apply for this vacancy by contacting the recruiting manager, applications must be made by clicking on the Apply Now button at the top of this page. Please also note that we do not accept CVs, only applications completed and submitted via the Apply Now button on this page. We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We pride ourselves on being an employer of choice. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued and a sense of belonging. To find out more about our commitment to this please visit Equality & Diversity Policy.
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Senior Technician (Residual Stress Measurement Lab) - 819664
University of Strathclyde - PA4 9LJ
£33,662 to £37,369 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
The University of Strathclyde in Glasgow possesses a large internationally rated Engineering Faculty with a proud history of successful joint ventures with industrial and enterprise partners. As part of the University’s strategic development, the National Manufacturing Institute Scotland has been established. The National Manufacturing Institute Scotland (NMIS) is a bold and ambitious industry-centred project to create an international centre of advanced manufacturing expertise and excellence where industry, academia and public-sector support agencies work together to transform skills, productivity, and innovation, making Scotland and the UK a global leader in advanced manufacturing. The Advanced Forming Research Centre (AFRC), encompassed within NMIS, situated at Inchinnan near Glasgow’s International Airport, is a world leading research facility for forging and forming technologies. The AFRC is seeking to appoint a Laboratory Technician to support the operation of specialised equipment within its Residual Stress Measurement Laboratory. Recently the Centre has invested over £1m in residual stress measurement equipment and is rapidly developing a team who specialise in this area. You will be primarily responsible for the set-up, operation and maintenance of the existing equipment used for delivering industrial and academic research programmes on residual stress and materials characterisations related to forging and forming of metallic materials and alloys.
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Sustainability & Climate Change Officer (Local Heat and Energy Eficiency) - EAD09990
East Dunbartonshire Council - Kirkintilloch
£42,228.19 to £47,921.87 a year
On-sitePermanentFull time
Job Summary Help Shape a More Sustainable East Dunbartonshire Are you passionate about climate action, sustainability and creating lasting change in communities? An exciting opportunity has arisen to join East Dunbartonshire Council as a Sustainability and Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Officer, playing a key role in delivering some of the area’s most important climate and energy initiatives. Working within the Sustainability Team, you will help drive forward: Delivery of the Council’s Local Heat & Energy Efficiency Strategy (LHEES) Implementation of the Circular Economy Strategy Implementation and ongoing development of the Council’s Climate Action Plan Development and review of plans, policies and programmes that support net zero, climate adaptation and wider sustainability objectives This is a varied and rewarding role that combines strategic policy development, partnership working, stakeholder engagement, project delivery and innovation. You will work closely with colleagues, communities, public sector partners and external organisations to help turn ambitious climate goals into practical action. You will have a good knowledge of climate change, sustainability and environmental issues, a degree or equivalent in a relevant subject, excellent research, analytical and the ability to think in strategic and policy terms. You will also be an innovative thinker, capable of building effective partnerships and identifying creative opportunities to attract funding and investment that support the Council’s net zero and adaptation ambitions. If you would like to discuss this opportunity, please contact Robbie Seale, Team Leader – Sustainability: robert.seale@eastdunbarton.gov.uk Charter of Commitment CHARTER OF COMMITMENT The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible PVG / Disclosure Scotland PVG / Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required. Websites www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
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