Job Description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 15 December 2025

Closing Date: Tuesday 9 December 2025

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: FC5 28,175.91 - 30,691.29

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week

Location: Kirkcaldy High School

Supporting Statement

As part of your application, you must provide us with a

Supporting Statement

which outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy. For more information, check out the How to Apply section of our Career Site.

Without a Supporting Statement, your application may not be progressed. Please upload your Supporting Statement at the section marked 'upload resume'.

More information is available on our Career site at www.fife.gov.uk/jobs/supportingstatement .

Job Details

Undertaking all Janitorial duties, compliance checks and associated documentation, as required.


Please see the role profile for more information on the duties and responsibilities.


We currently have a permanent post to join our team on a Monday to Friday as required. Hours will be discussed at interview as some flexibility may be required.


Kirkcaldy:


Janitor - 36 hours per week, based at Kirkcaldy High School. Hours will be between 7:00am to 8:00pm as required.
You will earn a competitive salary of 28,175.91 to 30,691.29 per year and have access to a range of benefits, including:


Extra payments for any shift work, including weekends. Travel expenses will be paid - we pay 45 pence per mile for staff using their own car. Pay is every 4 weeks. Membership of Fife Pension Fund which is part of the Scottish Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS Scotland). Generous holiday allowance. Access to and support with training opportunities and qualifications for the job. Local and national discounts including supermarkets, restaurants and retail!
You will be required to work on your own or as part to of a Team covering the following:


Supervising Assistant Janitors, Work Choice Assistant Janitors, work placement staff and other employees, including carrying out induction and training of new staff, attendance management, completing timesheets, annual leave authorisation and participating in recruitment and selection etc. Liaising as required with outside contractors either directly or through property services staff, ensuring (with heads) that contractors have the necessary Public Liability Insurance and they comply with relevant aspects of Health and Safety Legislation. Carrying out prescribed procedures in the event of fire, flooding, accident or damage including liaising with appropriate staff, contractors etc. Responding to problems and resolving issues.
A willingness to complete additional training as required.

The Person

Ability to provide a regular and effective service, working alone or as part of a team.


You will be required to attend an induction training day before starting in post.

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

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When preparing your supporting statement, review the role profile and think about how you meet the essential criteria Role Profile

How We Work Matters -

Our employees are expected to display and promote certain behaviours in the workplace. See our How We Work Matters behaviour framework for more information.

Employee Benefits

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Employees have access to a benefits package that offers discounts on a wide range of products and services.

Directorate Information -

Council Department information

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For further information please contact: Bryce Girvin -

Bryce.Girvin@fife.gov.uk