Carpenter - Social Housing Repairs (Crawley)

Mears Group; Crawley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Life Assurance

Job summary

Mears Group in Crawley is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team for a full-time role performing reactive and planned carpentry maintenance across social housing properties. The position offers a structured day shift (8am–5pm, Mon–Fri) and a salary of £38,699.97 per year.

You will work across both occupied and void properties, delivering high-quality workmanship with safety and excellent customer service at the core. A driving licence and social housing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Proven carpentry experience carrying out domestic maintenance and repair works.
• Experience completing first and second fix carpentry.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Experience within social housing.
• A carpentry or other trades qualification is desirable.
• Knowledge of damp and mould related repairs and associated legislation is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties
• Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
• Hanging doors
• Installing and repairing skirting and architraves
• Repairing and maintaining windows and doors
• Completing lock changes and repairs
• Repairing worktops and kitchen units
• Working across occupied and void properties
• Delivering excellent customer service
• Completing both reactive and planned maintenance works

Skills

Carpentry experience

First and second fix carpentry

Full UK driving licence

Customer service

Social housing experience

Education

Carpentry qualification

Job description

Mears Group in Crawley is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our team for a full-time role performing reactive and planned carpentry maintenance across social housing properties. The position offers a structured day shift (8am–5pm, Mon–Fri) and a salary of £38,699.97 per year.

You will work across both occupied and void properties, delivering high-quality workmanship with safety and excellent customer service at the core. A driving licence and social housing experience are preferred.