Kitchen Fitter

Skilled Careers; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Tools and uniform provided

Generous benefits package

Job summary

Skilled Careers is recruiting a Kitchen Fitter for a leading Housing Association in Bedfordshire. The role covers installation, repairs and maintenance across social housing properties, including occupied and void units.

You will work across Bedfordshire with a focus on delivering high-quality workmanship, adhering to safety standards and providing excellent customer service. The position is permanent with a salary up to £40,000 and a generous benefits package.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Fitter in domestic repairs or refurbishment.
• Experience installing kitchens in occupied or void properties.
• Social Housing experience is highly desirable.
• Full UK Driving Licence and ability to travel across Bedfordshire.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out responsive kitchen fitting, repairs and maintenance across social housing properties.
• Installing and replacing kitchen units, cupboards, doors, drawers and worktops.
• Fitting sinks, taps and associated kitchen components where required.
• Installing kitchen appliances and ensuring units are correctly aligned and securely fitted.
• Repairing and replacing damaged kitchen units, worktops, doors and fittings.
• Carrying out kitchen refurbishments and replacement programmes in occupied and void properties.
• Completing associated carpentry and joinery works, including adjustments to units, doors and worktops.
• Making good around kitchen installations and ensuring properties are left clean, safe and ready for occupation.
• Responding to repair orders and completing works within agreed timescales.
• Working professionally in tenants' homes while providing a high standard of customer service.
• Identifying additional works and reporting any defects requiring follow-on trades.

Skills

Kitchen fitting experience

Domestic repairs

Carpentry and joinery

Independent working

Attention to detail

Full UK driving licence

Travel across Bedfordshire

Job description

Bedfordshire Social Housing Permanent

Kitchen Fitter Bedfordshire Up to £40,000 + Excellent Benefits

Kitchen Fitter required for a leading Housing Association in Bedfordshire. This is a fantastic permanent opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Fitter looking for long-term stability, excellent benefits and the opportunity to work across a well-established social housing contract.

The Role

As a Kitchen Fitter working across Bedfordshire, you'll be responsible for carrying out kitchen installation, repairs and maintenance across occupied and void social housing properties.

Key responsibilities include:

• Carrying out responsive kitchen fitting, repairs and maintenance across social housing properties in Bedfordshire.
• Installing and replacing kitchen units, cupboards, doors, drawers and worktops.
• Fitting sinks, taps and associated kitchen components where required.
• Installing kitchen appliances and ensuring units are correctly aligned and securely fitted.
• Repairing and replacing damaged kitchen units, worktops, doors and fittings.
• Carrying out kitchen refurbishments and replacement programmes in occupied and void properties.
• Completing associated carpentry and joinery works, including adjustments to units, doors and worktops.
• Making good around kitchen installations and ensuring properties are left clean, safe and ready for occupation.
• Responding to repair orders and completing works within agreed timescales.
• Working professionally in tenants' homes while providing a high standard of customer service.
• Identifying additional works and reporting any defects requiring follow-on trades.

Skills & Qualifications

To be successful in this Kitchen Fitter role in Bedfordshire, you'll need:

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Fitter within domestic repairs, maintenance or refurbishment.
• Experience installing kitchens within occupied or void properties.
• Social Housing experience is highly desirable.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen installation, repairs and responsive maintenance.
• Good carpentry and joinery skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage a daily workload effectively.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality workmanship.
• Full UK Driving Licence and the ability to travel across Bedfordshire.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £40,000 annual salary
• Permanent position with a well-established Housing Association
• Long-term job security
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Company vehicle, tools and uniform provided where applicable
• Generous benefits package
• Regular, stable workload