Craft Specialist - Joiner

Ktpws; Kirkintilloch; On-site; GBP 32,000 - GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

The local council is seeking a Craft Specialist (Joiner) to support the maintenance and repair of its estate in Kirkintilloch. This full-time role involves working in various Council facilities with a strong emphasis on delivering high-quality services. Ideal candidates should possess a recognized trade qualification and a full driving licence. Additional key skills include teamwork and commitment to compliance with regulatory standards. A standby scheme participation is also required, ensuring readiness for urgent repairs.

Qualifications

• Time served with a recognised trade qualification.
• Commitment to delivering the best standard of work.
• Enthusiastic and energized to provide excellent service.

Responsibilities

• Support the ongoing maintenance, repair, and improvement of the Council’s estate.
• Contribute to delivering excellent services across various Council buildings.
• Participate in the standby scheme.

Skills

Sound knowledge of relevant regulation

Ability to work as part of a team

Full driving licence

Education

Recognised trade qualification

Job description

# Craft Specialist - JoinerRef no:: EAD09308Published:: 05/02/2026Closes:: 05/03/2026Location:: Broomhill Depot, Kilsyth Road, Kirkintilloch, G66 1TFSalary:: £32,362.38 - £36,515.52 per yearContract Type:: PermanentPosition Type:: Full TimeHours:: 37 hours per week## Job SummaryThe Council is looking to recruit a Craft Specialist (Joiner). This role is critical to supporting the ongoing maintenance, repair and improvement of the Council’s estate.Reporting to a Team Leader you will contribute to the delivery of excellent services and respond to different needs across a range of Council buildings and facilities. You will be working in a fast paced and performance driven environment.Candidates will be enthusiastic and energised to deliver the best possible service. You should have a sound knowledge and awareness of relevant regulation legislation and statutory requirements relating to the role and be able to demonstrate commitment to deliver the best standard of work for the Council community.You will be time served with a recognised trade qualification with a full driving licence and be able to work as part of a team. You will participate in the standby scheme.## PVG/Disclosure ScotlandThe following criteria applies to all roles within East Dunbartonshire Council where PVG/Disclosure checks are essential criteria.Where the post you are applying for is considered a Regulated Role under the Disclosure (Scotland) Act 2020, successful candidates will be required to join the PVG Scheme, or undergo a PVG Scheme Update check, prior to confirmation of employment being made by East Dunbartonshire Council.Please note, successful candidates will be expected to meet the cost of the relevant check which will be deducted from the successful candidate’s first salary payment. Successful candidates who withdraw their application after the check process has started will be invoiced for the cost of the check.In specific circumstances the payment could be deducted in instalments from an employee’s wages following commencement of employment. Approval in such circumstances will be made by the HR &OD Manager.Should an employee leave in advance of the payment being deducted, the full amount will be deducted from the employee’s final salary.The criteria outlined above will apply to existing employees of East Dunbartonshire Council who apply for roles for which a PVG/Disclosure check is required.## Charter of CommitmentThe commitment by East Dunbartonshire Council to job applicants is as follows: • Individuals will be treated in a polite, friendly and welcoming manner. • Equalities monitoring will be conducted to ensure a fair and equitable process with screening being carried out to anonymise sensitive information such as age, gender and disability. • The information that we receive will be treated in confidence and with discretion. Only the relevant HR representative/team and the relevant service will see the application form. • We will encourage and welcome applications from applicants under the disability symbol. Where the essential criteria are met an interview will be offered to those applying under the disability symbol. • We will be pleased to make any reasonable adjustments to ensure accessibility at the interview. • We will advise you within reasonable time after the closing date if you have not met the interview criteria. (Normally within 4 weeks) • We will advise you of meeting the criteria for interview normally within 3 weeks. • We will advise you if you have been successful or unsuccessful at the interview stage as soon as practically possible.## Website## Job Attachments* Share this job posting via Email### Advertisement