The Association's Committee of Management is made up of Association Members voted in by the membership at the Annual General Meeting (AGM).
Staff Vacancies
Hjaltland Housing Association employs a number of staff to enable it to do its job and we occasionally have vacancies in our team.
We advertise these on this website and elsewhere. A list of current vacancies, if any, is provided below, along with details of how you can apply.
The Privacy Notice for Job Applicants can be found here on our website.
Current Vacancies
Skilled Labourer
Skilled Labourer – Full Time Permanent Position – Salary £27,408 - £28,313 (including island allowance)
We have an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, reliable and experienced skilled labourer to join our repairs and maintenance team within Hjaltland Housing Association. All aspects of work will be undertaken in occupied social housing properties
As the largest provider of new housing in Shetland, Hjaltland builds, manages and maintains houses all over Shetland, and will offer you excellent conditions including 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a sickness benefit scheme and company pension.
Skilled Labourer Position
As a skilled labourer you will have a variety of responsibilities carrying out minor estate maintenance such as assisting tradesmen, general concrete work, cutting grass to several schemes, changing filters, cleaning properties, painting and moving materials etc. It should be noted that we are also requiring the successful applicant to be on call for emergencies, therefore a van is provided with this post.
Skilled Labourer Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:
The successful applicant must be able to work as an effective member of a team, be self-reliant, and able to work well under pressure as well as having experience of prioritising their workload and meeting deadlines
- Ideally 5 years’ experience in construction and maintenance.
- Will have a full driving licence and meet the requirements of the Association’s Driving at Work Policy
- Will have experience of working to current industry Health & Safety Standards.
How to apply:
Download the application pack below, for more information please contact Kim Laidlaw, Hjaltland Housing Association, 2 Harbour Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0LR on 01595 694986 or kim@hjaltland.org.
CV’s are also accepted but you must tell us about your most recent employment and give details of two recent employers who can provide references, and remember to include your mobile number and personal email address.
Closing date for applications, Friday 14th February 2020 at 5pm, interviews will be held week commencing 2nd March 2020.
The Association is committed to equal opportunities
The Association is a registered Scottish Charity 031954
- Skilled Labourer Application Form (76 kB)
- Skilled Labourer Job Description (129 kB)
- Skilled Labourer Personal Specification (26 kB)
Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 14th February at 5:00pm
Joiner - Full Time
Joiner – Full time Permanent Position – Salary £30,136 - £31,042 (including island allowance)
We have an excellent opportunity for a hardworking, reliable and experienced joiner to join our repairs and maintenance team within Hjaltland Housing Association. All aspects of work will be undertaken in occupied social housing properties located throughout Shetland.
As the largest provider of new housing in Shetland, Hjaltland builds, manages and maintains houses all over Shetland, and will offer you excellent conditions including, 25 days annual leave plus public holidays, a sickness benefit scheme and company pension.
The joinery role will involve working with the asset management team delivering a high quality and cost effective planned and day to day maintenance service, which includes carrying out minor repairs and essential estates services. It should be noted that we also require the successful applicant to be on call for emergencies, therefore a van is provided with this post.
Skills, Experience and Qualifications Required:
The successful applicant must be able to work as an effective member of a team, be self-reliant, and able to work well under pressure as well as having experience of prioritising their workload and meeting deadlines.
- Time Served Joiner or suitable alternative experience
- Will have a full driving licence and meet the requirements of the Association’s Driving at Work Policy.
- A proven track record of experience in Joinery and general maintenance.
- A sound knowledge of Health and Safety and experience in completing risk assessments.
How to apply:
Download the application pack below, for more information please contact Kim Laidlaw, Hjaltland Housing Association, 2 Harbour Street, Lerwick, ZE1 0LR on 01595 694986 or kim@hjaltland.org.
CV’s are also accepted but you must tell us about your most recent employment and give details of two recent employers who can provide references, and remember to include your mobile number and personal email address.
Closing date for applications, Friday 14th February 2020 at 5pm, interviews will be held week commencing 2nd March 2020.
The Association is committed to equal opportunities
The Association is a registered Scottish Charity 031954
- Joiner Application Form (76 kB)
- Joiner Job Description (129 kB)
- Joiner Personal Specification (118 kB)
Please note the closing date for applications is Friday 14th February at 5:00pm
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