Joiner in Selkirk

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

Join our Property Services team and help us deliver high-quality repairs and maintenance services across the Scottish Borders. We're looking for a skilled and customer-focused Joiner who takes pride in their work and is committed to providing excellent service to our tenants. Working alongside a team of experienced tradespeople, you'll carry out a wide range of joinery repairs and maintenance tasks that make a real difference to people's homes and communities.

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.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working
• Generous annual leave
• Stability of employment
• Good pension scheme

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.