Dover Carpenter & Joiner – Social Housing Repairs – Van

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van & fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Dover. You will perform carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, ensuring homes are safe and well maintained.

Responsibilities include door and skirting work, kitchen fitting, and general finishing tasks while upholding health and safety standards. Applicants must have domestic carpentry experience and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Experience in the above duties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work.
• Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota.

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.
• Provided high levels of customer care.

Skills

Carpentry

Domestic repairs

Driving licence

Job description

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Dover. You will perform carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, ensuring homes are safe and well maintained.

Responsibilities include door and skirting work, kitchen fitting, and general finishing tasks while upholding health and safety standards. Applicants must have domestic carpentry experience and a full UK driving licence.