At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to carry out diverse maintenance and repair tasks.
- Company: South Ayrshire Council, dedicated to community wellbeing and development.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous leave, pension scheme, and discounts on various services.
- Other info: Flexible work hours and a supportive environment for work-life balance.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in your community while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in a trade and willingness to learn new 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
ABOUT US
South Ayrshire is at the heart of historic Ayrshire, with a wealth of local heritage and culture, first-class leisure amenities, world-wide travel links, diverse landscapes and thriving communities. Making a difference for our communities is at the heart of what we do and working with us means you can use your skills, knowledge and experience to help us do just that. We currently employ around 6000 people to serve a population of more than 112,000 people located across a diverse area that includes the towns of Ayr, Girvan, Maybole, Prestwick and Troon as well as small rural villages, coastline and farmland.
We are an ambitious Council, and we aim to place people at the centre of everything we do as we look to deliver the best possible outcomes. We are ambitious for our communities too and our new Council Plan is based on priorities and outcomes that we believe will have the greatest impact on the wellbeing of our communities, our local economy, and our environment.
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
REQUIREMENTS
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. If you wish further information on the PVG Scheme you can visit the Disclosure Scotland website at www.disclosurescotland.co.uk.
Please note you may be required to meet PVG costs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
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 - 4.30pm
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 8.00am - 4.00pm
- Friday 8.00am - 3.00pm
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