Staff Recruitment
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Position: Estates Team Operative
Position: Estates Team Operative
Location: Paisley
Salary: £22,944-£23,604 (6.7% increase due from April 2026)
Hours: 35 Hours per week
Monday-Friday 8am – 4pm & Friday 8am – 2.45pm (45min lunch break)
Contract: Initial period 6 months (pilot project)
Closing Date: 6th January 2026
Interviews to be held: 15th January 2026
Paisley Housing Association is launching an exciting pilot project within our Estates Team, and we’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to join us.
We have two unique opportunities to be part of a team that’s shaping the future of our organisation and helping us as part of our plans to grow our Estates Team.
As an Estates Team Operative, you’ll play a vital role in preparing our void properties for letting and keeping our estates safe, welcoming, and well maintained. You’ll be hands‑on, working alongside a supportive team, and your contribution will directly impact the success of this pilot and the future expansion of our Estates Service.
What you’ll bring:
- A commitment to high standards and pride in your work
What we offer:
- A supportive environment where your work makes a visible difference
- Training
- Opportunities to develop your skills as our Estates Team expands
- A generous benefits package which includes 25 days annual leave & 15 public holidays
- A Pension Scheme
The Estates Team are based in Oliphant Court, Heriot Avenue, Paisley PA2 0DP.
The Closing Date is - 6th January 2026 by 12 noon, Interviews will be held on the 15th January 2026.
If you’re ready to take on a new challenge and help shape the future of our Estates Team, we’d love to hear from you. We are currently inviting applications for this post and will be accepting CVs only. Please ensure your CV includes two references. To support your application, please refer carefully to the job specification, job description, and guidance notes provided in our application pack. These documents outline the role, responsibilities, and the qualities we’re looking for.
If you are interested in applying, please contact Sandra Marshall on Tel: 0141 583 4124 or email; sandra.marshall@paisleyha.org.uk
Or download a pack by clicking on the document links in the table below
| File Description | File | Size |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Estates Team Operative Oct 25 Job Description |  | 87KB |
| 2. Person Specification | | 30KB |
| 3. Application Guidance Notes 2025 | | 55KB |
| 4. PHA Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form | | 44KB |
| 5. PHA Privacy Notice for Applicants |  | 160KB |
| 6. Staff Benefit Package | | 98KB |
| 7. Paisley HA-Annual Report 2025 | | 5MB |
Employee Benefits
As an employee of Paisley Housing Association you are entitled to a wide range of benefits, including the following:
FLEXIBILITY AT WORK
- Hybrid working scheme in place (applies to most jobs)
- Flexi time
- Sabbatical, compressed hours, job share (based on the requirements of the business)
- Annual Leave & Public Holidays - 40 days off for Full time staff, pro rata for Part time staff
- Buy Extra Holidays Scheme
SALARY SACRIFICE SCHEMES
- Pension Scheme
- Cycle to Work
- Tech Scheme
- Access to the Black Hawk Network giving staff discounts to major retailers
FINANCIAL BENEFITS
- Scottish Housing Association Pension Scheme (SHAPS) Pension Scheme
- A mobile phone or a Mobile phone allowance for staff using their own mobile phone for work
- Contribution to Corrective Lenses
- Professional fees paid (one set)
- Deductions direct from salary for staff who join Scot West Credit Union
PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLBEING
- Access to Counselling Services
- Assistance to stop smoking
- Annual Flu jab
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Access to Business Coaching or Mentoring
OFFICE PERKS
- Free tea and coffee