H&T 1642 - Joiner - 1642-403174201

Medirest Signature; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

South Lanarkshire Council is seeking an experienced Joiner for a permanent role, involving a range of refurbishment and maintenance tasks. The ideal candidate should possess suitable trade qualifications, a commitment to customer care, and strong communication skills. The position offers competitive benefits including flexible working and enrolment in the pension scheme.

Benefits

Enrolment in the local government pension scheme

Up to 33 days annual leave

Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)

Occupational sick pay

Family-friendly policies

Employee discounts, including cinema discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Physiotherapy

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Time-served in Joinery with trade qualifications.
• Experience in commercial and domestic properties.
• Knowledge of joinery in public buildings and schools is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out all associated Joinery tasks including refurbishment and maintenance works.
• Manage varied workloads with a flexible approach.

Skills

Customer care

Excellent communication

Interpersonal skills

Awareness of health and safety standards

Education

SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in Joinery

Job description

INTERNAL APPLICANTS MUST APPLY VIA OPPORTUNITY MARKETPLACE AND COMPLETE THEIR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS AS PART OF THE APPLICATION PROCESS.

Hours: 37 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Thursday 8.00am - 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am - 1.30pm

Salary: £37,020 - £38,082 per year

Vacancy: Permanent

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South Lanarkshire Council is recruiting an experienced Joiner to support various works programmes within Building Services. The role involves carrying out all associated Joinery tasks, including refurbishment and maintenance works, with a flexible approach to managing varied workloads.

You should be time-served with trade qualifications such as SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in the appropriate trade discipline, demonstrating sound practical technical competencies and high-quality workmanship. Experience in working within both commercial and domestic properties is essential, with knowledge of joinery works in public buildings and schools being advantageous.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to customer care, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and experience working to targets and timescales, with an awareness of health and safety standards.

When completing the application, please ensure you cover the following areas:

• Provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework: Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others, and Performing.

Note: We do not accept CVs. Any additional supporting information should be uploaded under supporting documents. Applications should be submitted online; all correspondence will be via email.

Legislative Information: This post is excepted under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.

Foreign Police Check: Candidates should be able to explain any employment gaps and provide a foreign police check if applicable for periods abroad.

Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant: South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer, encourages applications from all community members, and guarantees interviews for disabled applicants meeting minimum requirements. The council supports armed forces members, veterans, and their families, with guaranteed interviews for veterans meeting minimum requirements.

Benefits include:

• Enrolment in the local government pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave
• Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
• Occupational sick pay
• Family-friendly policies including flexible working, leave, and enhanced maternity/paternity leave
• Employee discounts, including cinema discounts
• Additional support benefits such as Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program