Cairn Housing Association

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Homeworks Joiner

Closing date:
March 17, 2026 12:00 pm
Location:
Inverness
Salary:
The salary for this post is £38,163 per annum, rising to £40,172 per annum on successful completion of 6-month probationary period (all salaries at Cairn are under a standard benchmarking review and could be subject to change in April 2026)
Work pattern:
40 hours per week (full time)

Join our Homeworks team as a Joiner in Inverness!

Join Cairn Housing Association

At Cairn Housing Association, we’re passionate about creating great homes, delivering great services, and offering great opportunities for our people. We are seeking a skilled and proactive Joiner to deliver a high‑quality property maintenance service for our customers. You’ll work both independently and as part of a supportive team, ensuring all tasks are completed to a professional standard and fully comply with regulatory requirements.

Key Responsibilities – What You’ll Do:

  • Deliver a range of duties connected with the repair and maintenance of Cairn Housing Associations properties to provide effective and efficient service to our customers.
  • Provide first-line advice to internal and external customers and partner agencies to ensure a consistent service.
  • Maintain vehicles and all provided equipment to a high standard in line with company policies to promote the company image.
  • Undertake administrative duties as required to support the processes within the department and provide necessary auditing.
  • Provide technical advice and guidance on relevant policies and procedures such as tenant alterations or other repairs and maintenance issues, to ensure a consistent service.

Requirements – What We’re Looking For:

  • NVQ level 2 or other recognised apprenticeship with 3-4 years’ experience in property maintenance services.
  • CSCS accreditation, SVQ / C&G Level 3 Site Carpentry or NVQ / C&G Level 1 in Construction Skills would be desirable, however it is not mandatory.
  • General IT literacy and a basic understanding of health and safety requirements.
  • A driver’s licence, level 1 disclosure check and right-to-work verification are all mandatory for this role.

Employee Benefits: Why Join Cairn?

We’re committed to creating a workplace where you can thrive. Here’s what you can expect:

  • Flexible and hybrid working options.
  • Health and wellbeing support.
  • Tech and cycle-to-work schemes.
  • Compassionate leave and more.

We value diversity and warmly welcome applications from all communities. Cairn is proud to be an equal opportunities employer.

Application Process:

  • To apply, please complete an Application Form online.
  • For assistance, call our head office at 0800 990 3405 or email  recruitment@cairnha.com.
  • For full details, please download the job description.
  • Please note, we do not accept CVs.
  • Cairn Housing Association – A registered Scottish Charity (SCO16647)
  • Great homes. Great services. Great people.

Application documents

You can download an Employment Application Form for this post in PDF format, or you can apply online.

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