Carpenter

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

Job summary

A leading maintenance service provider in Croydon seeks a skilled Carpenter for a full-time permanent position. The role involves carrying out reactive carpentry repairs, 1st and 2nd fix carpentry, and providing excellent customer care. Candidates must have experience or NVQ in Carpentry, a valid UK driving licence, and willingness to undergo DBS checks. Benefits include a competitive salary of up to £37,000, 25 days annual leave, a company van, and various staff perks.

Benefits

25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Family friendly policies

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Qualifications

• Must have experience or NVQ in Carpentry.
• Experience in social housing is preferred.
• Must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Carpentry skills

Customer care

Social housing knowledge

Education

Experience or NVQ in Carpentry

Job description

Overview

Job title: Carpenter

Location: Croydon

Contract: Full Time Permanent

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

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8:00–17:00, Monday – Friday)

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

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties
• Undertaking 1st and 2nd fix carpentry
• 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 licence

Additional requirements

• All roles require entitlement to work in the UK; Mears does not offer visa sponsorship.
• To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.
• Candidates must be willing to undergo relevant DBS / Security checks before commencement of employment.

Benefits

• 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a thank you from the Executive team
• Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye tests, share save scheme, and more
• Family friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform