Description:
At the heart of our Association is a small, dedicated Trades Team who play a vital role in supporting our tenants and maintaining our properties. Each year, this hardworking team carries out over 1,800 repairs across Orkney - everything from urgent call-outs to planned maintenance, and covering a wide range of trades. As our workload continues to grow, we’re expanding our Trades Team to meet increasing demand, and we’re now looking for someone like you to join
us.

This is a hands-on, varied role that sits at the core of our repair and maintenance services. You’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality work across our estates and assets, contributing to the smooth running of our operations. We’re looking for someone reliable, adaptable, and motivated – someone who can work well independently while also being a supportive team player. Professionalism, great communication, and a positive, problem-solving attitude are key.

Full details can be found in the recruitment pack below, and if you're ready for a new challenge, take pride in your work and enjoy making a meaningful impact, we'd love to hear from you.

Salary:
£33,271 to £39,178 (£18.28-£21.53/hour)

Hours:
35 hours per week

Contract:
Permanent; Full-time; 40 days paid holiday & 10% employer pension contribution

Closing date:
12:00pm on Fri 30th of October (30-10-2026)

How to apply:
To apply for this post, please download the application form below, and return the completed form to recruitment@ohal.org.uk or to Mhairi Hughes, Orkney Housing Association, 39a Victoria Street, Kirkwall, KW15 1DN, marked Private & Confidential.

Relevant Documents

Contact:
Sandy Milne, Senior Building Officer (Reactive Repairs) on 01856 875253 ext 410 or email sandy.milne@ohal.org.uk