General Assistant

General Assistant

(Job Ref: WCSR0001330)

Full Time, Permanent

Location: Paisley Campus

Salary Grade 2, £25,967 to £29,087.84, per annum

(plus generous staff benefits package)

(Initial salary placement will normally be on the first point of the scale and will increase by annual incremental progression)

West College Scotland is modern, inclusive, ambitious and innovative. Winners of multiple awards, including The Herald’s Top Employer Award for our pioneering use of Digital Technologies, we are one of the largest Regional Colleges in Scotland with campuses in Clydebank, Greenock and Paisley. We deliver exceptional learning and vocational training opportunities to the West of Scotland region.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the carrying out of porter duties, and be able to provide a manual labouring service. The postholder should be able to demonstrate all round skills with a practical approach and be methodical and attentive to detail. The successful candidate will assist the Team Leader Operations by carrying out additional general tasks such as handyperson, driving duties and undertaking manual labouring tasks, such as litter picking & grounds maintenance.

Candidates will have a basic understanding of the Health and Safety at Work Act and have experience in a role associated with maintenance or building trade/general labouring. Also, the successful candidate should have a current Driving License, be able to work a flexible shift pattern and available to work out of hours when need be i.e. for emergency response.

We are an inclusive place to work

At West College Scotland we are ambitious about Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion. If you've got the right skills and qualifications for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all candidates regardless of age, disability - visible and non-visible including neurodiversity, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Click here to find out more.

Benefits of working with us.

This is an excellent opportunity to join one of Scotland’s sector leading colleges. The College offers an outstanding benefits package including:

·      Generous holiday entitlement - 45 days holiday, pro-rata (including bank & public holidays)

·      Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. 

·      Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave pay (subject to eligibility).

·      Flexible working opportunities.

·      Access to a dedicated wellbeing team and a 24/7 confidential employee assistance programme.

·      Support to enhance your skills through a variety of methods including online learning, coaching and self-directed study.

Full details of the skills and qualifications required can be found on the employee specification. To view our Privacy Notice, please visit the website.

Any offer of employment will be subject to receiving a satisfactory Scheme Record through the Disclosure Scotland Protection of Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG). All candidates must be able to prove their Right to Work in the UK. Please note West College Scotland does not provide Visa sponsorship.

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Closing date for all completed applications is 9th September 2026

The Board of Management of West College Scotland is a Scottish Charity. 

Charity Number SCO21185.