Carpenter & Joiner — Dover (Company Van + Fuel Card)

Mears Group PLC; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to join a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. The role involves delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties, ensuring homes are safe and well maintained.

You will handle tasks such as replacing doors, skirting, kitchen units, and general finishing works, while upholding health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

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.
• Install or replace skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery.
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required.
• Fire regulation works repairs and installs.
• 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.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Domestic repairs

Problem solving

Customer service

Health & safety

Job description

Mears Group is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to join a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. The role involves delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties, ensuring homes are safe and well maintained.

You will handle tasks such as replacing doors, skirting, kitchen units, and general finishing works, while upholding health and safety standards and delivering excellent customer service.