At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to carry out maintenance and repairs in housing properties.
- Company: South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and wellbeing initiatives.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a trade, with a willingness to learn secondary skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Being part of a multi-disciplined work team within the Housing & Property repairs function with the requirement of a trade/skill suitable for the work for which they are employed. Employees will assist in taking jobs from inception to completion based on integrated and self-directed work practices. The particular responsibilities attached to this post may vary from time to time without changing the general character of duties entailed.
Carrying out a wide range of maintenance, responsive repairs, void works, property repairs connected with all aspects of their own trade and elements of a designated secondary trade allocated to them – in-house training will be provided for all secondary trade requirements.
Perform duties appropriate to the post other than those detailed in the job outline. It is also noted in exercising the duties of this post, the post holder shall comply with the Health and Safety at Work Act and any other relevant legislation and policies of the Council.
Responsibilities include:
- Carrying out maintenance and repairs
- Assisting in various trades as required
- Complying with health and safety regulations
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Excellent pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement and enhanced leave scheme (purchase of up to 2 weeks’ holidays)
- Wellbeing initiatives and Occupational Health services
- A healthy environment supportive of work-life balance and caring responsibilities
- Car leasing scheme
- Discounts on major supermarkets and retailers, cinemas and gym memberships (including Council leisure facilities)
- Purchase of white goods and more via salary sacrifice
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Scotwest Credit Union
This post is considered to be Regulated Work with children and/or protected adults as specified in the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (Scotland) (PVG) Act 2007. Accordingly, the preferred candidate will be required to become a member of the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme update if already a Scheme member, prior to any formal offer of employment being made.
Interviews for this post are scheduled for 20/07/2026. The grade of this post is Level 7. The work style for this post is Frontline worker. The work pattern is: Monday 8.00am to 4.30pm / Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday - 8.00am to 4.00pm / Friday - 8.00am - 3.00pm.
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As a Multiskilled Craft Operative with South Ayrshire Council, you will be part of a dedicated team committed to enhancing the quality of life in our vibrant communities. We offer competitive salaries, an excellent pension scheme, and generous leave entitlements, all within a supportive work environment that prioritises work-life balance. Join us in making a meaningful impact while benefiting from in-house training opportunities and various employee perks, including discounts and wellbeing initiatives.
