Carpenter & Joiner

Mears Group PLC; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Rainham, Essex. You’ll work in occupied social housing properties delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance, with a hands-on approach and strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role is permanent, full-time (42.5 hours per week, 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday) with a company van and fuel card provided. A full UK driving licence and own basic tools are required, and you’ll contribute to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Provide your own basic tools.

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.
• Always adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide high levels of customer care

Skills

Carpentry

Customer service

Fault-finding

Independent working

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Contract: Permanent, Full-time

per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)We’re currently seeking a

Annual salary: up to £37,913.40CarpenterLocation: Rainham (Essex)Contract: Permanent, Full-timeSalary up to £37,913.40 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card42.5 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 Rainham. 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
• Always adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
• Provided 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 manual 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
• Provide your own basic tools
• Willing to work alone and as part of a team

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.

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.