Carpenter

Mears Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing company is looking for a Carpenter in Croydon to carry out reactive repairs and 1st/2nd fix tasks. The ideal candidate will have experience or an NVQ in carpentry, a valid UK driving license, and be committed to delivering quality customer care. Full-time position with benefits including a company van, fuel card, and 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Benefits

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Employee volunteering leave

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry is required.
• Must have a valid UK driving license.
• Social housing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties.
• Undertake 1st and 2nd fix carpentry tasks.
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times.

Skills

Carpentry

Customer care

Education

Experience or NVQ in Carpentry

Job description

Annual salary: up to £37,000.00

Carpenter

Location: Croydon

Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £37,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday -Friday)

We are the largest provider of repairs and maintenance, and regeneration services across the UK. Mears provide tailored rapid-response and planned maintenance services through partnering arrangements with more than 70 local authorities, Arm’s Length Management Organisations and Housing Associations.

Day to day duties:

• Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties

• Undertaking 1st and 2nd fix Carpentry

• Responsible for duties to include but not limited to – hanging doors, skirting, architraves, fixing windows / doors, lock changes, repairing worktops, kitchen units etc

• Providing high levels of customer care at all times

Role Criteria:

• Experience or NVQ in Carpentry

• Social housing experience

• A UK full valid driving license

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant DBS/Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits we can offer you.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

• 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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.

• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more

• Family friendly policies

• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Laura Bourne ([e-mail])

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.