Carpenter – Social Housing Repairs (Van, Fuel Card)

Mears; Dover; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Van

Fuel Card

Uniform

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Mears is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Tower Hamlets. This full-time permanent role involves delivering high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, ensuring homes are safe, functional and well maintained.

Responsibilities include replacing doors, fitting kitchens, and maintenance work with a strong emphasis on customer service and on-site problem solving. A valid UK driving licence and health-and-safety awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work independently.
• Excellent customer service skills in occupied homes.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota.
• Knowledge 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, cupboards, and pelmets.
• Install skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery.
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required.
• Make good following repairs, including 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.

Skills

Carpentry experience

Full UK driving licence

Fault-finding

Customer service

Health and safety knowledge

Record keeping on handheld devices

Tools

Job management systems

Job description

Mears is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Tower Hamlets. This full-time permanent role involves delivering high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, ensuring homes are safe, functional and well maintained.

Responsibilities include replacing doors, fitting kitchens, and maintenance work with a strong emphasis on customer service and on-site problem solving. A valid UK driving licence and health-and-safety awareness are essential.