South Lanarkshire Council
H&T 4971 - G1 Building Operative (604676)
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H&T 4971 - G1 Building Operative (604676)
ACTUAL CLOSING DATE
Applications must be received by 19 July 2026 at 11:55 pm.
About the Role
We are seeking a Laborer to join our Maintenance Team at the Hamilton Business Unit. This is a permanent position with the following details:
- Hours: 37 hrs per week
- Hours per day:
- Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
- Friday: 8:00 am - 1:30 pm
- Salary: £29,612 - £29,979 per year
The ideal candidate will have previous knowledge and experience working within the repairs and maintenance industry, ideally across multiple trades.
Responsibilities & Experience Framework All applicants must demonstrate evidence of experience and achievements across five behaviours:
- Efficient
- Flexible
- Leading
- Working with Others
- Performing
Apply by reviewing our Building Operative job profile.
Additional Information
To support your application, please upload any relevant materials (excluding CVs) under the supporting documents section.
Applicants must apply online. All future correspondence will be sent to your email address.
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[Requirements for Selection] A shortlisting event may be required. If recruitment checks (e.g., criminal record checks, safeguarding) are not submitted in a timely manner, applications may be withdrawn automatically from the process.
For further application instructions, visit the application portal.
Additional Notes
Legislative & Policy Requirements
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Exceptions relating to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Scotland Act 2020: This role is exempted in terms of questions regarding convictions.
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Overseas Criminal Record Checks: Mandatory for applicants born outside the UK or who have resided/worked outside UK continuously for 3+ months in the past 10 years. Must include an official English translation from the relevant authority and demonstrate no conviction history. الدرجة وتدعيمها.
Equal Opportunities & Inclusion Statement
The Council promotes equality, diversity, and inclusion and encourages applications from underserved groups, including:
- Those with disabilities
- Care-experienced individuals
- Black, Asian and minority ethnic candidates
- Members of the armed forces, veterans, and their families
- New Scots
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As a Disability Confident employer, we guarantee an interview to any applicants meeting the essential criteria for disabled individuals.
Additionally, due to holders of the UK Armed Forces Covenant Gold Award, qualifying military personnel and their families are also guaranteed an interview provided essential criteria are satisfied.
As a candidate, you will benefit from:
- Excellent pension scheme membership (additional AVC plan with Salary Sacrifice)
- Up to 33 days annual leave + public holiday entitlement of 10 days
- Occupational sick pay
- Flexible working policies and extended family leave arrangements
- Cinema and other employee discounts
- Support programs: including Cycle to Work, Physiotherapy, and an Employee Assistance Program (emotional and practical support)
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