Posted by Moray Council is offering a temporary Library Caretaker position at Elgin Library in Elgin, Moray, Scotland. The role pays £13.95 per hour and involves maintaining the library building, supporting visitors, following security and health and safety procedures, and helping keep the premises clean and organized.
The position is scheduled for Monday to Wednesday, with 21.75 working hours per week. The temporary appointment is expected to run until 25 October 2027, making it an opportunity for candidates with property maintenance, caretaking, and customer service skills.
Job Overview
- Job Title: Library Caretaker
- Employer: Moray Council
- Location: Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, Moray, Scotland, UK
- Employment Type: Temporary
- Salary: £13.95 per hour
- Annual Salary Reference: £26,295.75, pro rata
- Working Hours: 21.75 hours per week
- Working Days: Monday to Wednesday
- Working Schedule: 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break
- Contract Duration: Until 25 October 2027
- Application Deadline: 6 November 2026
About the Employer
Moray Council is recruiting a caretaker to support the operation of Elgin Library. The position focuses on maintaining the library environment, assisting members of the public, and ensuring that the building meets the council’s standards for cleanliness, security, and customer care.
Job Description
The Library Caretaker will provide an effective caretaking service that supports the daily activities of Elgin Library and its community users. The role involves maintaining the building and surrounding areas, assisting visitors with library facilities, and following established council procedures.
The successful candidate will also help maintain a safe environment, carry out basic maintenance duties, and participate in training and development opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine caretaking duties according to agreed quality standards.
- Maintain consistent customer service when dealing with library visitors.
- Help customers use library services, facilities, and equipment.
- Keep the building, its fixtures, and surrounding areas clean, tidy, and well maintained.
- Support building security and follow health and safety requirements.
- Comply with the council’s administrative procedures.
- Complete basic handyman and property maintenance tasks.
- Prioritize daily duties and follow established routines.
- Work independently when required and accept direction from supervisors.
- Participate in relevant training and development activities.
Qualifications and Requirements
The listing highlights the following skills and abilities:
- Experience or ability in property care and maintenance.
- Ability to work in a public-facing facility.
- Basic information and communication technology skills.
- Good attention to detail and an aptitude for keeping premises tidy.
- Numeracy skills.
- Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and follow routines.
- Ability to work independently without constant supervision.
- Willingness to accept instructions and delegated responsibilities.
- Ability to travel efficiently between work locations across Moray when required.
Because Moray includes rural areas, travel between different work locations is normally undertaken by car or van. The listing does not specify a formal educational qualification.
Salary and Benefits
The advertised hourly rate is £13.95. The listing also gives a reference annual salary of £26,295.75 on a pro-rata basis.
The role provides 21.75 working hours per week, from Monday to Wednesday, with a scheduled day running from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. and a one-hour lunch break.
No additional employee benefits are specified in the listing.
Who Should Apply?
This vacancy may suit candidates with caretaking, cleaning, property maintenance, or public-facing customer service experience. Applicants should be organized, dependable, comfortable carrying out basic maintenance work, and able to support visitors in a library environment.
Candidates should also be able to travel between relevant work locations when operational needs require it.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What is the hourly salary?
The Library Caretaker position pays £13.95 per hour.
2. Where is the position based?
The role is based at Elgin Library, Cooper Park, Elgin, Moray, Scotland.
3. Is this a permanent position?
No. It is a temporary appointment scheduled to continue until 25 October 2027.
4. What are the working hours?
The position offers 21.75 hours per week, Monday to Wednesday, from 8:15 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., including a one-hour lunch break.
5. What is the application deadline?
The listed closing date is 6 November 2026.
6. What duties will the caretaker perform?
Duties include building maintenance, keeping the premises tidy, helping library visitors, supporting building security, and following health and safety procedures.
7. Are basic ICT skills required?
Basic ICT skills are included among the abilities sought for the position.
How to Apply
Interested candidates who meet the required qualifications and experience criteria should submit their application.
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