Job Description
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE: 16th December 2025 at 11:55PM
Hours: 37 hours per week
Working Pattern: to be discussed at interview
Vacancy: 20 Permanent vacancies between Hamilton and East Kilbride Business Units
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South Lanarkshire Council are recruiting for an experienced Joiner to support the delivery of various works programmes within Building Services. You will have a flexible approach to managing varied workloads as you will be required to carry out all associated Joinery tasks including refurbishment and maintenance works.
You will be time-served with trade qualifications SVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds in the appropriate trade discipline and be able to demonstrate sound practical technical competencies in delivering high quality of workmanship in all aspects of your trade. You should display experience of working within both commercial and domestic properties within the construction industry.
You will be required to demonstrate sound knowledge and experience of all types of Joinery works associated with working in Public Buildings and Schools would be advantageous.
You should demonstrate a commitment to the principles of customer care, while displaying excellent communication and interpersonal skills and be able to demonstrate previous experience of working to targets and pre-determined timescales along with an awareness of health and safety in the workplace.
When completing the application process please ensure that you cover the following areas:
* Please provide evidence of your experience and achievements in the five specific behaviours framework. Efficient, Flexible, Leading, Working with Others and Performing’.
Please note we do not accept CVs, any submitted will be disregarded. If you require to submit additional information to support your application, please upload this under supporting documents.
Please apply online - All correspondence will be via your email address.
Legislative Information
This post is excepted in terms of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 2003.
Overseas Criminal Records Check
An Overseas Criminal Records Check is required where applicants born outside the UK (Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland) or who have lived or worked outside the UK for a continuous period of three months in the past 10 years.
Applicants are responsible for providing evidence of the Overseas Criminal Record Check. The check must be translated into English and should come from the police, judicial authority, government department or home embassy of the country or countries concerned. The check must include an official statement confirming that the applicant does not have any history of or pending criminal record proceedings. Checks may be carried out to authenticate the documents provided.
Equal Opportunities and Armed Forces Community Covenant
South Lanarkshire Council is an Equal Opportunities employer and encourages applications from all members of the community. We are a Disability Confident Scheme Employer and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.
South Lanarkshire Council is committed to providing support to members of the armed forces, veterans and their families which is set out in the Armed Forces Community Covenant. Veterans & Service leavers are guaranteed an interview who meet the essential criteria of the person specification job description.
Benefits
* Enrolment in award winning local government pension scheme
* Up to 33 days annual leave
* Public holiday entitlement (up to 10 days)
* Occupational sick pay
* Family friendly policies - flexible working and leave, maternity/paternity leave enhanced leave.
* Employee Discounts – including discounts at the cinema.
* Range of benefits to support you (Cycle to Work Scheme, Physiotherapy, Employee Assistance Program which offers practical and emotional support)
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