Cleaning Assistant

Estates Department

Cleaning Assistant

Ref: WCS0001314

Grade:1

Salary £25,501 to £25,967 pro rata, per annum

(plus generous staff benefits package)

(Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

16hours x 40 weeks (Term Time)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 6am to 9am and Wednesday 6am to 10am

Location: Paisley

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

The Cleaning Assistant will work with the Team Leader Operations in the delivery of a common, efficient, and cost-effective cleaning service and to achieve and maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness throughout the College’s buildings. The successful candidate will clean as appropriate all surfaces, furnishings and fittings using the specified equipment and cleaning products.

You must have a basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and have experience of providing cleaning services within a non-domestic environment. You should also have experience of using a variety of cleaning/equipment and products and be able to work unsupervised. The successful candidate should also have the ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, staff, students, and members of the public.

We are an inclusive place to work.

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Closing date for all completed applications is Wednesday 2th September 2026.

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. 

Charity Number SCO21185.