Posted 5 days ago

Cleaner - Dunbar Primary School (John Muir Campus) - EAL11214

East Lothian Council
Pay £12.60 per hour
Location Dunbar
Contract time Full time, part time

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6.5

Rated 6.5 out of 10, based on 38 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • People enjoy this job
  • Respectful managers

About East Lothian Council

East Lothian Council is a local authority. They oversee local services.

Job description from East Lothian Council

Vacancy Information

The salary advertised is full time (35 hours per week, 52 weeks per year). Part-time hours / sessional posts will be pro-rated accordingly.

Hourly rate of pay: £12.60
This is a 52-week non-sessional post i.e. it will include working during the school holidays.

Temporary until 19th December 2025.
Days and Hours of Work:
Monday - Friday, 18:00-20:00
To start asap.

Job Details

To assist in the provision of a high quality cleaning service within Council buildings.

Please download the Job Outline/Person Specification (available under 'Job Attachments') for the full range of tasks and duties associated with this job. You will need to refer to these in order to complete the application form. You must ensure you meet every 'essential' criteria stated on the Person Specification to be considered for interview.

The East Lothian Way
The ‘East Lothian Way’– values and behaviours we expect our employees to demonstrate in their everyday work. Should you be invited to interview, you may be asked questions based on these behaviours. Please refer to the document via the link to familiarise yourself with them.

Job Requirements

Relevant Qualifications
There are no formal essential qualifications required for this post.

PVG Membership
This post is considered as a Regulated Role with vulnerable children and/or protected adults, as specified in the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020.

All preferred candidates for posts carrying out regulated work with these groups will be required to become a PVG Scheme member, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if they are already a member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made by East Lothian Council.

Please note: PVG member’s records are constantly updated with any new vetting information that arises. Any information that is disclosed on a PVG membership or update check, if relevant to the post being applied for, will be discussed with the applicant and investigated prior to any formal offer being made.

Please note:
If you have spent more than 3 months working or living outwith the UK in the last 5 years then you will 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

For additional East Lothian Council employment information please click on the following link:
www.eastlothian.gov.uk/nonteachinginfo

If you have any difficulties creating an account on MyJobScotland or applying for this post please contact the MyJobScotland support team via this link https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/contact-us.

If you require further information about this vacancy, please call 01620 827868, or email us on recruitment@eastlothian.gov.uk

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. If, for example, due to a disability, you are unable to complete the on-line application form you can contact us for a paper application via the telephone number or email address above.

Job insights from Breakroom

Cleaners and domestics

Cleaners carry out general cleaning of offices, shops and homes.

What you’ll do as a cleaner and domestic:

  • Do general cleaning in industrial buildings, offices or homes
  • Clean cars or gardens
  • Follow Health and Safety guidelines
  • Vacuum carpets, clean upholstery and clean bathrooms

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Standing
  • Heavy lifting
  • Physical activity
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Night work
  • Long hours
  • Anti-social hours
  • Cleaning
  • Working alone
  • Wearing a uniform

Map

Dunbar

A map of the rough location for this vacancy

What employees say

Pay

    Good
  • Most people are paid a living wage

    Do East Lothian Council pay a living wage?

    Most people are paid a living wage.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they are paid at or above the Real Living Wage for where they live.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should be paid enough to live on.

    The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.

    The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.

    Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.

  • Good
  • Most people are paid market rates

    Do East Lothian Council pay market rates?

    Most people are paid above average for their job.

    How we know this

    93% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do workers at East Lothian Council get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    82% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Good
  • Most people get sick pay

    Do East Lothian Council pay sick pay?

    Yes. Most people get proper sick pay.

    How we know this

    71% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.

    At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.

    This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do workers at East Lothian Council do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    54% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Good
  • Most people don’t worry about their hours

    Do workers at East Lothian Council worry about hours?

    Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    How we know this

    100% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.

    Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.

    A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.

    This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do East Lothian Council workers get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    80% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Can be hard to book holiday

    How easy is it to book a holiday at East Lothian Council?

    Some people find it hard to book holiday.

    How we know this

    36% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.

  • Good
  • Shifts don’t get changed at short notice

    Do East Lothian Council managers change shifts at short notice?

    Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    77% of people say their manager doesn’t changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

  • Good
  • Most people find it easy to take sick leave

    How easy is it to take sick leave at East Lothian Council?

    Most people find it easy to take sick leave.

    How we know this

    71% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.

    Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and March 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.

    A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.

Workplace

    Good
  • Most people feel treated with respect

    Do people at East Lothian Council feel treated with respect by their managers?

    Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.

    How we know this

    81% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do people at East Lothian Council get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    35% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Okay
  • Some people are stressed

    Is it stressful to work at East Lothian Council?

    Some people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    56% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Good
  • Most people enjoy their job

    Do people at East Lothian Council enjoy their jobs?

    Most people enjoy their job.

    How we know this

    82% of people report they enjoy their job.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do people at East Lothian Council recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    39% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get enough training

    Do people get enough training when they start at East Lothian Council?

    Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.

    How we know this

    41% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.

    This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.

    It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get support to progress

    Are people given support to progress at East Lothian Council?

    Most people aren’t given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 73% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Needs improving
  • Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening

    Do people think East Lothian Council head office understands what's happening where they work?

    Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.

    How we know this

    87% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.

    Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.

    To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.

  • Okay
  • Only some people feel well informed by head office

    Do workers feel well informed about how East Lothian Council is doing?

    Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    59% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between June 2023 and April 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

Find out more about working at East Lothian Council

What East Lothian Council employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    Working with children and forming their futures

    Worst thing

    Bitching, constantly changing without our input and not being valued for the hard work we do

    2.3

    Early years practitioner at East Lothian Council, April 2025

  • Best thing

    I work with a great team who are supportive.

    Worst thing

    Working through covid
    .

    10

    Social worker at East Lothian Council, September 2021

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  • Best thing

    Local immediate work collegues

    Worst thing

    Management

    4.7

    Kitchen assistant at East Lothian Council, March 2021

  • Best thing

    Unpredictable, helping people

    Worst thing

    Poor wage

    9.6

    Senior social worker at East Lothian Council, March 2021

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