Carpenter & Joiner

Mears Group; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Mears Rewards

Family friendly policies

Company van & fuel card

Uniform

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Joiner for a full-time permanent position in Govanhill, Glasgow. You will deliver high quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, ensuring safety and functionality for residents.

Responsibilities include replacing doors, fitting kitchens, installing skirting boards and architraves, and finishing works while maintaining safety standards. A UK driving licence is required. Benefits include company van and fuel card, with extensive annual leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry and joinery relevant to social housing repairs.
• NVQ or equivalent carpentry qualification preferred.
• Experience working in occupied properties and delivering high quality workmanship.

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, cupboards and pelmets.
• Install or replace skirting boards, architraves and other decorative joinery.
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stairs, and handrails as required.
• Ensure work is completed to high standard and in line with health and safety policies.

Skills

Carpentry experience

NVQ

Social housing experience

UK driving licence

Job description

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00

Joiner

Location: Govanhill

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary: £35,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

Hours: Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week, 8:00am-4:30pm

We’re currently seeking a skilled and reliable Joiner to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Govanhill. 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.

Duties:

• 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:

• Experience in Carpentry or NVQ
• Ownership of basic tools
• Experience within social housing
• Full UK driving licenceCl

  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 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.

  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.