Homeworks Joiner

Scottish Federation of Housing Associations; Inverness; On-site; GBP 38,163 - 40,172; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible and hybrid working options

Health and wellbeing support

Tech and cycle-to-work schemes

Compassionate leave

Job summary

A dedicated housing association in Scotland is seeking a skilled Joiner to deliver exceptional property maintenance services. This full-time role involves various responsibilities, including repair and maintenance of properties, providing first-line advice to customers, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have an NVQ level 2 or equivalent qualification, with 3-4 years of relevant experience. The position offers benefits like flexible working options and health support, with a salary starting at £38,163 per annum.

Qualifications

• 3-4 years' experience in property maintenance services.
• Desirable to have SVQ / C&G Level 3 Site Carpentry.
• Driver's license and level 1 disclosure check are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of duties connected with repair and maintenance.
• Provide first-line advice to customers and partner agencies.
• Maintain vehicles and equipment to a high standard.

Skills

Property maintenance services

CSCS accreditation

General IT literacy

Education

NVQ level 2 or equivalent

Job description

Join Cairn Housing Association

At Cairn Housing Association, we’re passionate about creating great homes, delivering great services, and offering great opportunities for our people. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Joiner to deliver a high quality property maintenance service for our customers. You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring all tasks are completed to a professional standard and fully comply with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do

• Deliver a range of duties connected with the repair and maintenance of Cairn Housing Association's properties to provide effective and efficient service to our customers.
• Provide first-line advice to internal and external customers and partner agencies to ensure a consistent service.
• Maintain vehicles and all provided equipment to a high standard in line with company policies to promote the company image.
• Undertake administrative duties as required to support the processes within the department and provide necessary auditing.
• Provide technical advice and guidance on relevant policies and procedures such as tenant alterations or other repairs and maintenance issues, to ensure a consistent service.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For

• NVQ level 2 or other recognised apprenticeship with 3-4 years’ experience in property maintenance services.
• CSCS accreditation, SVQ / C&G Level 3 Site Carpentry or NVQ / C&G Level 1 in Construction Skills would be desirable, however it is not mandatory.
• General IT literacy and a basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
• A driver’s licence, level 1 disclosure check and right-to-work verification are all mandatory for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Join Cairn?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

• Flexible and hybrid working options.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Tech and cycle-to-work schemes.
• Compassionate leave and more.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Application Process

Visit Cairn website to apply - Housing Jobs Scotland | Housing Association Charity Jobs In Scotland.

For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email [e-mail].

For full details, please download the job description from our website.

Cairn Housing Association – A registered Scottish Charity (SCO16647)

Great homes. Great services. Great people.

Please note, we do not accept CVs.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 17th March 2026, 12:00

Salary & Employment Details

• Location: Inverness
• Hours: 40 hours per week (full-time)
• Salary: £38,163 per annum, rising to £40,172 per annum on successful completion of 6-month probationary period
• Salary Note: All salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026