Carpenter & Joiner

Mears; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A social housing services provider in Dover is looking for a skilled Carpenter to perform high-quality repairs and maintenance in residents' homes. The position offers a competitive hourly rate, company van, and benefits. Responsibilities include executing daily carpentry repairs, ensuring work meets health and safety standards, and providing excellent customer service. Applicants must have a full UK driving licence and experience in domestic carpentry. Join a team dedicated to making a positive impact in the community.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Discounts through Mears Rewards

Company Van and Fuel Card

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a carpentry position with domestic repairs.
• Experience working in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out carpentry repairs in occupied properties.
• Replace and repair internal doors, frames, and handles.
• Fit kitchen units and adjust worktops and cupboard doors.

Skills

Domestic repairs and maintenance experience

Strong fault-finding skills

Excellent customer service

Ability to work independently

Education

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Hourly rate : £15.07

Carpenter

Location : Dover

Contract : Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £15.07 per hour, plus, company van & fuel card

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

We’re currently seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. This is a hands‑on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high‑quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties, helping ensure residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well maintained.

You’ll be responding to a variety of day‑to‑day repair requests, including tasks such as replacing internal doors, repairing skirting boards and architraves, fitting kitchen units, and completing general finishing works. No two days are the same, and your ability to work efficiently, solve problems on‑site, and provide excellent customer service will be essential.

With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to raising standards in social housing, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a meaningful impact in the community. We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic carpentry, confident working in occupied homes, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.

Role Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day carpentry repairs in occupied properties as part of a responsive maintenance service
• 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 other decorative joinery
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required
• Make good following repairs, including basic patch plastering or tiling as needed
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work professionally and respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond the scope of the job
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times
• Provide high levels of customer care

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position
• Experience in the above duties
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working 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

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

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 Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.