Carpenter Project Team

Excelcare Holdings; Colchester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned care home group is looking for a skilled Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter to join their Maintenance Team across Essex. The role involves working on the refurbishment of kitchenettes and bathrooms, fitting fire doors, and other general maintenance tasks. Applicants should have prior experience in Carpentry or Kitchen Fitting, good customer service skills, and a detail-oriented approach to work. A full UK driving license and tools are required, and benefits include comprehensive training and 28 days of holiday.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Free onsite parking

Enhanced bank holiday pay

Refer a Friend Scheme

Comprehensive induction programme

Employee of the month £100

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Carpentry or Kitchen Fitting is essential.
• Understanding of electricals and plumbing is beneficial.
• Completion of an enhanced DBS is required.

Responsibilities

• Assemble and install kitchen and bathroom units.
• Fit and hang fire doors.
• Measure, mark and prepare installation areas accurately.
• Ensure a clean workspace is maintained.
• Work with the Home Manager and Teams.

Skills

Carpentry

Kitchen Fitting

Customer service

Communication

Basic computer knowledge

Education

Relevant qualifications in Carpentry or Kitchen Fitting

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

We have an opportunity for a skilled and qualified Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter with experience, to work on a special project across our Essex region of 11 care homes. You will be part of the wider, well established Maintenance Team, however you will be teamed up with a dedicated Maintenance Operative, working on the refurbishment of kitchenettes, bathrooms also replacement of fire doors as well as other general maintenance tasks.

If you have experience in electrical and plumbing works this would be beneficial to complete the jobs. You should take pride in your work and have excellent attention to detail, a positive can-do attitude who enjoys working in a client facing role offering a great customer experience for our residents.

Excelcare is a family-owned Care Home group established for over 34 years. We provide the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues. By joining us you will become one of the ‘family’ and in return for your dedication and hard work you can expect:

• Salary: £36,400 to £38,640 per annum
• Hours: 08:00am-5:00pm – Monday to Friday

To apply for this role, you will need a full UK driving licence as well as your own vehicle to travel across the homes, however a van will also be provided for the Project Team. Mileage will be paid through expenses for use of own vehicle.

About the role of Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter

• Assemble and install kitchen and bathroom units, cabinets and worktops
• Fit and hang fire doors
• Work to design plans and drawings
• Measure, mark and prepare installation areas accurately
• Adjust and modify units to fit around obstructions (pipes, columns, electrics, etc) ensuring precise finishes.
• Measure, cut and install worktops including mitre joints
• Carry out simple plumbing connections and adjustments
• Complete finishing tasks such as painting, filling and possibly tiling.
• Ensure a clean workspace is maintained
• Adherence to Company policies and procedures paying particular attention to gas, health and safety and fire policies.
• Awareness of legislation with regards to property and facilities to ensure works are compliant and complete.
• Always maintain confidentiality.
• Ordering and checking of stock when delivered.
• Work with the Home Manager, Teams and the people living in our homes.
• To carry out any additional duties as may be requested.
• To undertake additional training and development that would be beneficial for your own self development.

What we are looking for from you:

• Previous experience and relevant qualifications in Carpentry or Kitchen Fitting is essential.
• An understanding of electricals and plumbing.
• Your own tools, however all materials will be provided.
• Basic computer knowledge
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check) as you would be working in the home of vulnerable adults.

What we offer in return for your hard work:

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Free onsite parking*
• Enhanced bank holiday pay
• Annual salary review
• Refer a Friend Scheme rewarding £500 for every person you refer*
• DBS certificate paid by Excelcare*
• Comprehensive induction programme
• Funded qualifications via the apprenticeship programme (where required)
• Employee of the month £100 for outstanding contribution
• Team appreciation week
• *Terms and Conditions apply

If you’re an experienced Kitchen Fitter or Carpenter who takes pride in your craftsmanship and enjoys delivering high-quality installations and refurbishments, we’d love to hear from you.