Driver/Labourer at Stirling Council Career Site

Stirling, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

28 Jul, 26

Salary

28611.0

Posted On

29 Apr, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Construction, Building maintenance, Driving, Working at height, Access equipment, Property upgrades, Communication, Teamwork, Physical fitness, Emergency response

Industry

Government Administration

Description

Closing Date: 13th May 2026 Contract Type: Permanent, Full Time Salary: £27,405- £28,611 Hours: 35 per week Location: Allan Water/Mobile Looking for a hands-on role where your skills make a real difference in people’s homes? Join Stirling Council’s Housing Services team and help deliver high-quality improvements across our service. We’re currently recruiting two Driver/Labourer's with construction experience to join our Capital Investment & Technical Team—a key team responsible for delivering essential property upgrades. From modernising kitchens and bathrooms to major works such as re-roofing, rewiring, and heating installations, you’ll play an important part in improving homes and communities across Stirling. What you’ll be doing: You’ll support our skilled trades teams across a wide range of projects, helping ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard. This is a varied, active role where no two days are the same—you might be assisting on-site, transporting materials, or working directly with colleagues and tenants. What we’re looking for: * Practical construction/building experience * A proactive, team-focused attitude with the ability to work independently * Good communication skills when working with colleagues, managers, and tenants * Experience working at height and using access equipment * A full driving licence (Category B/C1) * Good level of physical fitness Why join us? This is a great opportunity to build your experience across a wide range of housing improvement programmes while working in a supportive, fast-paced, and forward-thinking team. You’ll play a vital role in delivering projects that directly improve people’s homes and quality of life. Please note, this role includes participation in an out-of-hours standby/emergency service. The successful candidate will be required to undertake Level 1 Disclosure check. If your application is progressed after the interview, you will be asked to complete the form and have your details verified. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age (restrictions apply to Modern Apprenticeships), disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race. Job Description [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/i5wauusm/driver-labourer-capital-jd-je05_02062020_a3401.pdf] Additional Salary Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/vatdduvx/salary-additional-info-6.pdf] Stirling Information [https://www.stirling.gov.uk/media/arjfm1fz/stirling-council-recruitment-pack.pdf] The Benefits * 30 days annual leave plus 7 public holidays (rising to 35 after 5 years continuous service) Pro-rated for part time roles. * Flexible working including hybrid office/work from home arrangements where the role allows. We have a good balance across our teams, retaining the benefits to work/life balance of working from home part of the week, with the collaborative and social benefits of working from the office 2-3 days per week * Biennial incremental progression until top of your payscale is reached * Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme. For further details visit https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/ [https://www.scotlgpsmember.org/about-the-lgps/] * Up to 6 months full sick pay and 6 months half pay dependent on length of service * Carers Leave * Up to 4 weeks paid Paternity Leave * Access to Health & Wellbeing support * Ongoing opportunities for Learning & Development * Cycle to Work Scheme * Lift share Scheme * Car Lease Scheme * Technology Benefit Scheme

Responsibilities

You will support skilled trades teams in delivering property upgrades such as kitchen and bathroom modernisations, re-roofing, and heating installations. The role involves transporting materials, assisting on-site, and participating in an out-of-hours emergency service.