Cleaner

Orkney Islands Council; Stromness; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 32,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government authority in Stromness is looking for a part-time Cleaner to maintain cleanliness at the North Terminal Building. The role requires experience in cleaning and familiarity with cleaning equipment. Work involves 15.75 hours per week with a salary ranging from £30,712 to £31,009 per year pro rata. This permanent position offers set working hours. Interested candidates should apply by February 22, 2026.

Qualifications

• Minimum experience in cleaning duties in a home or commercial environment.
• Knowledge and use of both manual and electrical cleaning equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform cleaning activities following written procedures.
• Use cleaning products and powered cleaning equipment to maintain hygiene.

Skills

Experience in cleaning duties

Knowledge of cleaning equipment

Job description

# Cleaner, North Terminal Building, StromnessRef no:: ORK10038Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 22/02/2026Location:: Stromness, KW16 3BU, United KingdomSalary:: £30,712 - £31,009 per year pro rataContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Part TimeHours:: 15.75 hours per week## Advert**EDUCATION, COMMUNITIES AND HOUSING****Building Cleaning - North Pier Terminal Building, Stromness****Cleaner****15.75 hours per week, average over 2 week working pattern** **Permanent** **£30,712 - £31,009 pro rata / £15.92 – £16.07 per hour (including Distant Islands Allowance and shift allowance)**Working pattern - 4.5 hours per day worked 8.00am to 12.30pm Week 1 – Wednesday and Thursday Week 2 – Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and SundayApplications are invited from motivated individuals to undertake cleaning duties at the above establishment.You will be required to carry out a range of cleaning activities following written procedures and using your own initiative where necessary.Duties include the use of cleaning products and powered cleaning equipment such as vacuum cleaners to ensure the premises are kept in a clean and hygienic condition.You should have a minimum of experience of cleaning duties in a home or commercial environment.Knowledge and use of cleaning equipment both manual and electrical is required.Prospective applicants are invited to discuss the post by contacting Caroline Petrie, Service Manager (Building Cleaning) 01856 873535 ext. 2733 or Melissa Sutherland, Building Cleaning Officer 01856 873535 et. 2740.It is anticipated that shortlisting will take place week commencing 23 February 2026.It is anticipated that interviews will take place week commencing 9 March 2026.**Closing Date: 23:59 on Sunday 22 February 2026***Please note that interview expenses are not payable for this post.*## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement