Carpenter & Joiner - Responsive Social Housing Repairs

Mears Group; Dover; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance

Company pension

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Mears Rewards

Cycle to Work Scheme

Share save scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Job summary

Mears Group in Dover is seeking a skilled Carpenter to deliver high-quality repairs in occupied social housing. You’ll replace internal doors, repair skirting boards and architraves, fit kitchen units, and carry out general finishing works while keeping homes safe and well maintained.

This full-time permanent role offers a company van and fuel card, 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Mon-Fri), and a supportive team focused on delivering excellent customer service and reliable on-site solutions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations.

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

Domestic repairs

Customer service

Health & safety

Job description

Mears Group in Dover is seeking a skilled Carpenter to deliver high-quality repairs in occupied social housing. You’ll replace internal doors, repair skirting boards and architraves, fit kitchen units, and carry out general finishing works while keeping homes safe and well maintained.

This full-time permanent role offers a company van and fuel card, 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Mon-Fri), and a supportive team focused on delivering excellent customer service and reliable on-site solutions.