Labourer (Property Refurbishments)

s1jobs; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

35 days holiday per year

Pension scheme

Healthcare plan

Training and development

Job summary

Link Group is seeking a Labourer to join our Property Refurbishments team in Falkirk, with responsibility for general repairs and multi-trade support across properties. The role requires a proactive approach to safety and customer care, along with the ability to work across sites as needed.

You will hold a full UK driving licence and have hands-on repair experience, with a solid understanding of Health & Safety requirements. We offer a supportive environment and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Strong commitment to delivering excellent customer care.
• Hands-on experience in carrying out repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety requirements and related legislation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general repairs and maintenance tasks for properties owned or managed by Link Group or under service agreements.
• Support core trades to ensure timely, high-quality work and compliance with standards.
• Provide safe, efficient service while keeping customers’ needs in focus.

Job description

Location

This post will be based at Link’s Falkirk office, with travel required across various sites.

Hours of Work

39 per week (Monday to Friday)

The Role

At C~urb, people are at the heart of everything we do. Our people have made our award-winning social enterprise the success it is today and as it continues to grow, we want them to be the best they can be and to reach their potential.

We are looking for a Labourer to join our Property Refurbishments team; providing a high quality and efficient service, carrying out all aspects of general repairs and supporting activities for core trades, in properties owned or managed by Link Group or within service agreements to other organisations. All undertakings to be in line with statutory requirements, regulatory and technical standards, customer expectations and organisational procedures.

About You

You’ll bring a strong commitment to delivering excellent customer care and take pride in ensuring a positive experience for tenants and colleagues alike. With proven experience in a similar labourer role, you’ll be confident supporting core trades in carrying out general repairs, installations, and maintenance tasks.

You’ll have hands-on experience in carrying out repairs. Your sound knowledge of Health and Safety requirements, and understanding of relevant legislation, means you work safely and efficiently while keeping the needs of customers at the forefront.

You’ll be proactive in taking responsibility for removing large items of rubbish and will liaise effectively with other agencies where required to get the job done.

A full UK driving licence is essential.

In return you will be offered the opportunity to enhance your skills and knowledge through employee training and development. You can expect to work in a supportive, trusting and transparent working environment, with the autonomy to offer creative and innovative solutions whilst maintaining Link’ s values; Responsibility, Empathy, Social Impact, Participate, Equity, Challenge and Transparency.

For further information on the main position accountabilities and a comprehensive list of the essential and desirable criteria required for this post, please refer to the Job Specification in the Job Information Pack on our website.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary, reviewed annually, and opportunity for annual performance related salary increases and discretionary non-consolidatedpay awards subject to terms of the scheme


• 35 days’ holiday per year (inclusive of public holidays) pro rata plus anadditional1 day’s pro rata holiday per year after 1 years’ service up to a maximum of 40 days per year


• Opportunity to buy and sell holiday days


• Enhanced company sick and family friendly pay


• Access to paid qualifications and a wide range of learning and development opportunitiesandfunded professional membership


• Defined contribution pension with matched generous employer pension contributions plus salary exchange andadditionalvoluntary contribution options


• Access to aSalary Exchange carleasing scheme, subject to the terms of the scheme


• Life assurance scheme providing death in service benefits


• Healthcare cash plan for employees (and dependents) to support health and wellbeing plus discounts on shopping,restaurantsand other services


• Employeeassistanceprogramme for employees and their immediate household dependants to support health, mental and financial well-being


• Access to purchase annual corporate clothing vouchers


• Annual flu vaccination


• Access to a acredit unionsavings and borrowing scheme


• Cycle to work scheme


• Access to discounts on mobile airtime plansand much more!

For a full list of benefits available to employees, please see our website.

You will work with colleagues who offer support to ensure our customers' expectations are met. In return, we are looking for applications from people who will contribute to our aims and work to the highest professional standards.

This role is subject to PVG membership under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020. Individuals who are barred from working with children or protected adults will not be considered for this position.

Closing Date: 11:59pm on Sunday 27 September 2026.

Interview Date: Interviews are being held on Tuesday 6 October 2026 at Link’s Falkirk Office.

We aim at all timesto recruit the person who is most suited to the job and welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and from anyone who shares our commitment to inclusion.

Our interview locations have step free or level access therefore may be accessible to applicants using mobility equipment such as wheelchairs and walking equipment however, if you have any specific access requirements, please let us know and we will be happy to provide more information and/or support.

As a Disability Confident Leader, we will interview all disabled candidates who meet the essential criteria.