Craft Specialist (Joiner)

East Dunbartonshire Council; Kirkwhelpington; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

East Dunbartonshire Council seeks a Craft Specialist (Joiner) to maintain, repair and improve council buildings. You will work under a Team Leader in a fast-paced, performance-driven environment and contribute to high standards of service.

You must be time served with a recognised joinery trade qualification and hold a full driving licence, with PVG/Disclosure checks as applicable. You will participate in the standby scheme, supporting essential council facilities.

Qualifications

• Time served with a recognised trade qualification as a Joiner.
• Full driving licence held by the candidate.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• PVG/Disclosure checks may be required for roles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and improve the Council's estate.
• Work under the direction of a Team Leader in a fast-paced environment.
• Participate in the standby scheme to support service delivery.

Skills

Driving licence

Teamwork

Regulatory awareness

Education

Time served with recognised trade qualification (Joiner)

Job description

The Council is looking to recruit a Craft Specialist (Joiner). This role is critical to supporting the ongoing maintenance, repair and improvement of the Council's estate. Reporting to a Team Leader you will contribute to the delivery of excellent services and respond to different needs across a range of Council buildings and facilities. You will be working in a fast paced and performance driven environment. Candidates will be enthusiastic and energised to deliver the best possible service. You should have a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant regulation legislation and statutory requirements relating to the role and be able to demonstrate commitment to deliver the best standard of work for the Council community. You will be time served with a recognised trade qualification with a full driving licence and be able to work as part of a team. You will participate in the standby scheme. PVG/Disclosure Scotland The following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria. Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council. Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate's first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check. In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee's wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager. Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee's final salary. The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required. Charter of Commitment The commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows:

• Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner.
• Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability.
• The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form.
• We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol.
• We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview.
• We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks)