Skilled Labourer

Centreforequalities; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Centreforqualities Job Vacancy in Glenrothes seeks a skilled Labourer to support Maintenance and Contracts across domestic and non-domestic properties. The role covers a wide range of buildings from housing to council facilities, with a 36-hour week, Monday to Thursday and Fridays off.

The candidate will perform drainage works, flooring removal/renewal, fencing, and general labouring. PVG scheme membership is required prior to appointment, and applicants are encouraged from underrepresented

Qualifications

• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines.
• Ability to work on your own with minimal supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions from job tickets.
• Rational and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffold systems.
• Ability to carry out work to a high standard of workmanship and customer care.
• General construction health & safety awareness.

Responsibilities

• Clear and unblock drainage systems using power cleaning equipment and drain rods.
• Remove/renew flooring and associated fittings; dispose of debris.
• Carry out property, house and garden clear-outs and general fencing tasks.
• Assist other trades with skilled labouring duties.

Skills

Prioritise work

Work independently

Interpret instructions

Methodical approach

Ladder & scaffold use

High workmanship

Tools

Drain rods

Power cleaning equipment

Job description

Proposed Interview Date: Week Commencing 31 August 2026

Closing Date: Sunday 23 August 2026

Contract Type: Permanent

Salary: TD3 £29,658.86

Working Pattern: 36 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (4 day week off every Friday)

Location: Bankhead Central Depot, Glenrothes working Fife Wide

Supporting Statement

Job Details

To provide all aspects of Skilled Labouring work for Maintenance, Property Maintenance or Contracts section to domestic and non-domestic properties ensuring that all such works are carried out in a manner that positively contributes to a high quality, responsive and cost-effective service which meets service and customer expectations.

The range of buildings work is carried out on includes domestic housing, sheltered housing, care homes, offices, libraries, theatres and conference centres, sports complexes, leisure centres and swimming pools, community centres, schools, nurseries, fire stations and works depots. These range from single storey buildings to multi storey and from standard construction methods to more bespoke and more complex constructed buildings.

Tasks within the role include:

• To clear and unblock main rain and soil drainage systems, surface water drainage systems, internal soil drainage systems using power cleaning equipment, drain rods and other equipment as appropriate.
• To remove / lift slabs, drain covers, access panels etc. for access to drainage systems and replace on completion test and ensure correct operation of piped and surface rainwater systems, soil drainage systems etc. completion of works for effective operation
• To remove and renew rotary driers & galvanised clothes poles.
• To remove carpet, vinyl, laminated flooring and other floor coverings complete with underlay, screwed metal door and jointing strips, etc ensuring minimum damage and disturbance to decoration and fittings and dispose of debris.
• To carry out all types of property, house and garden clear outs, cleaning etc.
• To carry out all general fencing work necessary to assist other trades to carry out their duties.
• To carry out all skilled labouring necessary to assist other trades to carry out their duties.

The Person

• Ability to prioritise work and meet deadlines and respond positively when under pressure.
• Ability to work on your own with minimum supervision.
• Ability to interpret instructions from job tickets for material requirements etc.
• Rational and methodical approach to work.
• Ability to work from ladder and scaffold systems and access platforms.
• Ability to carry out work to a high standard of workmanship, good practice and customer care.
• General construction industry Health & Safety training.

Before confirming to your appointment, you will be required to obtain Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership through Disclosure Scotland and become a member of the relevant PVG scheme.

We particularly encourage applications from women, who are currently underrepresented within this type of work

Further Information

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For further information please contact: Barry Goodlad - [e-mail]