Job Description

This application requires candidates to submit a CV and a supporting statement, please ensure you have these prepared before continuing with your application. Your full employment history, qualifications and detail of how you meet the essential criteria for this post are required. Please see the Guidance for Applicants page on our career site for more details.

Salary: £25,878 to £28,362 per year

Location: Scottish Borders

Contract: Full time, permanent

Hours: 37 hours per week

Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026

SBHA is seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Labourer to join our team in the Scottish Borders. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual looking for a career in a supportive and environment. This role involves a variety of tasks supporting the maintenance, care, and improvement of our estates and properties.

The post of General Labourer requires a current UK (full) driving licence, driving is an essential part of this role.

General Labourer Responsibilities and Duties

• Assist skilled trades and maintenance teams with general labour duties on various projects and contracts.
• Follow instructions accurately to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Provide excellent customer service to our Tenants ensuring good communication before and after any appointments.
• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of work areas at all times.
• Comply with all Health and Safety regulations and SBHA policies for the safety of yourself, colleagues, and the wider community.
• Participate in training and development required for the role and personal growth.

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum of three passes at SCQF level 3 (standard grade or equivalent), including English and Maths.
• Customer-focused approach to delivering services
• Knowledge in general construction Health & Safety
• Able to carry out work with the minimum of supervision.
• Physically fit and able to carry out manual tasks safely and efficiently.
• Able to perform duties to a high-quality standard with the minimum disruption to Tenants and neighbours.
• Able to adapt to different situations and problem solve.
• Willingness to undertake training and development as required by SBHA.
• Able to work from ladders and scaffolding.
• Holder of a current UK driving licence.

Being part of the SBHA team, you will enjoy a fantastic range of benefits including a competitive salary, flexible working, generous annual leave, stability of employment and a good pension scheme. You will be part of a team that is interested in your wellbeing and development, and work in an environment where you can flourish.

If you are interested in working for SBHA and being part of a team providing a first-class service to the Association’s owned homes and properties in the area, please view job description and person specification before completing your application, and ensure your application demonstrates how you meet the essential criteria for the role.

Scottish Borders Housing Association is not a licensed sponsor under the appropriate UK Government regulations and as such, does not invite applications from, nor engage in sponsoring, oversees applicants who do not already have the right to live and /or work in the UK. The Association will not engage in any enquiries or enter into negotiations from individuals or Agents in this regard.