Job Description

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Salary £30,818 - £33,997 per annum
Location Scottish Borders
Hours and terms 37 hours per week, permanent. This role is subject to occasional stand-by hours.
Closing Date 7 August 2026

The Role:

You will carry out a variety of repair, maintenance and improvement works across our housing stock, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You'll work closely with tenants and colleagues, providing excellent customer service while delivering quality workmanship. This is a varied role that requires strong problem-solving skills, the ability to work independently, and a commitment to maintaining safe working practices.

Tasks and Responsibilities:

• Carry out general joinery repairs, maintenance and installation work across SBHA properties.

• Complete all allocated work to a high standard and within agreed timescales.

• Provide excellent customer service and maintain clear communication with tenants before and after appointments.

• Accurately record work completed, materials used and job information using digital systems.

• Manage and replenish vehicle stock, tools and equipment.

• Adhere to health and safety requirements and safe working practices at all times.

• Respond to emergency and stand-by call-outs when required.

• Assess jobs on site, identify solutions and determine when follow-on work is required.

• Support the development of apprentices and work placement students where required.

What we're looking for:

• Demonstrable all-round joinery skills and experience delivering high-quality workmanship.

• Time-served Joiner with a City & Guilds Level 2 qualification (or equivalent experience and training).

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• A customer-focused approach with a commitment to delivering excellent service.

• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to changing situations.

• Good awareness of health and safety requirements in domestic environments.

• Basic digital skills, including the use of mobile devices to record job information.

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and as part of a team.

• Current UK driving licence.

• Experience working in occupied homes or social housing environments would be advantageous.

• Knowledge of social housing and safeguarding principles would be beneficial.

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 and person specificationbefore 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.