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Scottish Canals are the custodians of the nation’s canal network and surrounding estates.  Our vision is to invest in the canal network to generate lasting benefit for people and communities; celebrating their industrial heritage, ensuring they offer quality green and blue spaces for people and communities and contribute to Scotland’s resilience in tackling climate change.

Our success is rooted in valuing the contributions of our entire team – we care, we create, and we collaborate to continue to deliver a whole range of activities from boating, paddling, walking and wheeling to living and playing and improving what the canals have to offer to our visitors and communities.  We also work collaboratively with our partners and stakeholders to contribute to a wealthier, fairer, greener and more resilient Scotland.

As an employer we offer a truly unique opportunity to be part of our team, help us realise our vision and contribute to safeguarding our heritage and ensuring our canals flourish now and in the future. 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Cleaner to join our Destinations Team at The Falkirk Wheel. The purpose of this role is to provide 5 star service to all customers at the Falkirk Wheel, methodically and efficiently tending to the cleanliness and hygiene of our destination.  In turn ensuring our customers have a memorable experience during their visit, and integral in the cleanliness of the Visitor Centre, New Port Downie building, event rooms and surrounding areas to ensure visitors would like to return.

The role is offered on a fixed-term basis until the end of October, and with a salary of £24,294 (Band A) plus 11.25% Variable Hours allowance.  Working hours 35 hours per week, on a variable shift pattern (day time only).

Scottish Canals offer a generous annual leave entitlement of 28 days, plus 10 public holidays, along with enhanced sick pay, discounted shopping vouchers, health cash plan and a contributory pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution.

Primary responsibilities of the role:

Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all areas, inclusive of outdoor units
Adhere to health & safety guidelines and company policies
Assist with stock deliveries and storage
Work within required rota patterns, being flexible as required
Provide local tourist information to customers and assist with enquiries, if unsure always ask to find out
Assist with all the teams as required
Set up and breakdown of meeting spaces

Qualifications and knowledge required:

Tourism industry knowledge preferred though not critical
Knowledge of COSSH and H&S

Skills and experience required:

Previous experience in similar role
Excellent time keeping
Experience in working in a team 

Qualities & abilities required:

Ability to think on your own and be adaptable
Attention to detail

Scottish Canals reserve the right to close this vacancy before the closing date if a sufficient number of applications are received.

Application Deadline: Friday 28/02/2025