Carpenter

Mears; Crawley Down; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25d

Family-friendly policies

Employee Assistance

Mears Rewards

Volunteering leave

Cycle to Work

Share save

Long service awards

Learning & development

Career progression

Occupational health

Green car scheme

Diversity networks

Company pension

Company vehicle & fuel card

Job summary

Mears is seeking an experienced carpenter to carry out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties across social housing estates. You will undertake first and second fix carpentry, hang doors, install skirting and architraves, and repair windows and doors, ensuring high-quality workmanship.

You will work across both occupied and void properties, delivering excellent customer service while handling reactive and planned maintenance tasks.

Qualifications

• Must have proven carpentry experience in domestic maintenance and repair work
• Experience completing first and second fix carpentry
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience within social housing
• Carpentry or other trades qualification desirable
• Knowledge of damp and mould related repairs and associated legislation desirable

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties
• Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
• Hanging doors
• Installing and repairing skirting and architraves
• Repairing and maintaining windows and doors
• Completing lock changes and repairs
• Repairing worktops and kitchen units
• Working across occupied and void properties
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Completing both reactive and planned maintenance works

Skills

Carpentry experience

Domestic maintenance

First and second fix carpentry

Customer service

Independent worker

Social housing experience

Driving licence

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

About the Role

• Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties
• Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
• Hanging doors
• Installing and repairing skirting and architraves
• Repairing and maintaining windows and doors
• Completing lock changes and repairs
• Repairing worktops and kitchen units
• Working across occupied and void properties
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Completing both reactive and planned maintenance works

Key Criteria

• Proven carpentry experience carrying out domestic maintenance and repair works
• Experience completing first and second fix carpentry
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
• Strong customer service skills
• Experience within social housing
• A carpentry or other trades qualification is desirable
• Knowledge of damp and mould related repairs and associated legislation is desirable

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
• Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.
• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card