Carpenter

About the Role

The role involves responding to a variety of repair requests, such as replacing internal doors, repairing skirting boards and architraves, fitting kitchen units, and completing general finishing works. No two days are the same, so efficiency, on‑site problem solving and excellent customer service are essential to keep residents’ homes safe, functional and well maintained. • Carry out carpentry repairs in occupied properties as part of responsive maintenance • Replace and repair internal doors, frames, handles, locks and hinges • Fit and adjust kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors and pelmets • Install or replace skirting boards, architraves and decorative joinery • Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components and handrails • Perform basic patch plastering or tiling to make good repairs • Ensure all work meets high standards and complies with health‑and‑safety regulations • Record job details, materials used and completion notes via handheld devices or job sheets • Work professionally and respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe environment • Identify and report additional works, safeguarding concerns or property issues beyond the job scope • Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times • Provide high levels of customer care throughout each assignment

Key Responsibilities

• ▸carpentry repairs
• ▸door replacement
• ▸kitchen installation
• ▸skirting install
• ▸timber flooring
• ▸patch plaster

What You Bring

All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, a full UK driving licence and will be subject to background and security checks. Applicants should be willing to join an out‑of‑hours emergency rota and can direct enquiries to Laura Bourne at [email protected]. • Proven experience in domestic carpentry repairs and maintenance • Full UK driving licence • Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively • Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills • Excellent customer service experience in occupied homes • Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices • Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work • Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota

Requirements

• ▸carpentry
• ▸driving licence
• ▸fault finding
• ▸customer service
• ▸health safety
• ▸handheld devices

Benefits

The position offers a salary of up to £38,000 per annum, a company van and fuel card, and a 42.5‑hour work week (Monday to Friday 8‑5). Mears Group is seeking a skilled carpenter for a busy responsive repairs contract in Essex, delivering high‑quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social‑housing properties. • Salary up to £38,000 plus company van and fuel card • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays • Annual Mears Fun Day and paid volunteering leave • Staff discounts through Mears Rewards (groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share‑save scheme) • Family‑friendly policies and provision of uniform

Work Environment

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