Kitchen Fitter

Build Recruitment Limited; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van for business use

Fuel card

Tools and uniform provided

Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm

Job summary

Build Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Kitchen Fitter to join our Planned Works Team in Bedford and surrounding areas. The role covers full kitchen replacements in social housing properties, with a company van, fuel card, and tools provided.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm, in occupied and void properties, requiring strong carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating skills and a professional customer-facing approach.

Qualifications

• Previous experience fitting kitchens within domestic properties.
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills.
• Good knowledge of plumbing for kitchen installations.
• Experience with tiling, plastering and making-good works.
• Multi-trade / maintenance experience.
• Experience working within occupied properties is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete full kitchen replacements and refurbishments within domestic properties
• Carry out kitchen strip-outs and prepare properties for new installations
• Install kitchen units, wall units, base units and worktops
• Fit sinks, taps and associated plumbing
• Complete first and second fix plumbing where required
• Carry out carpentry and joinery works
• Install doors, trims, skirting boards, architraves and other finishing items
• Complete tiling, splashbacks and wall panels
• Carry out minor plastering and making-good works
• Measure and prepare work areas accurately
• Identify and rectify defects and complete snagging works
• Work from specifications, drawings and job instructions
• Liaise professionally with residents and customers when working in occupied homes
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the project
• Complete work to agreed quality, health & safety and productivity standards
• Safely use tools, equipment and materials
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales

Skills

Carpentry & Joinery

Multi-trade experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Fitter – Planned Works Team

Location: Bedford & surrounding areas

Salary: £33,600 – £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills matrix

Company Van Fuel Card

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Contract: Temp to Perm / Permanent Opportunity

Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance

Are you an experiencedKitchen Fitter or Multi Skilled Tradespersonlooking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable housing association?

We are currently recruiting for aKitchen Fitterto join an establishedPlanned Works Team, carrying out high-quality kitchen replacements and refurbishment works acrossoccupied and empty social housing properties in Bedford and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strongkitchen fitting and multi-trade experiencewho takes pride in their workmanship and wants to secure a permanent position with a company that invests in its employees.

The Role

As a Kitchen Fitter, you will be responsible for completing full kitchen replacements and associated refurbishment works within domestic properties.

You will use a combination of yourcarpentry, plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating skillsto deliver kitchens to a high standard, from initial strip-out through to final completion.

The role will involve working in bothoccupied and void properties, so you must be comfortable working respectfully in residents’ homes, communicating professionally with tenants and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete full kitchen replacements and refurbishments within domestic properties
• Carry out kitchen strip-outs and prepare properties for new installations
• Install kitchen units, wall units, base units and worktops
• Fit sinks, taps and associated plumbing
• Complete first and second fix plumbing where required
• Carry out carpentry and joinery works associated with kitchen installations
• Install doors, trims, skirting boards, architraves and other finishing items
• Complete tiling, splashbacks and wall panels
• Carry out minor plastering and making-good works
• Complete basic decorating and finishing works
• Measure and prepare work areas accurately
• Identify and rectify defects and complete snagging works
• Work from specifications, drawings and job instructions
• Liaise professionally with residents and customers when working in occupied homesKeep work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the project
• Complete work to agreed quality, health & safety and productivity standards
• Safely use tools, equipment and materials
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales

About You

We are looking for an experiencedKitchen Fitter, Kitchen Installer, Carpenter Multi or Multi Skilled Operativewho can confidently complete kitchen replacement works from start to finish.

You should have:

• Previous experience fitting kitchens within domestic properties
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills
• Good knowledge of plumbing associated with kitchen installations
• Experience with tiling, plastering and making-good works
• Multi-trade / maintenance experience
• Experience working within occupied properties is highly desirable
• Social housing or planned maintenance experience would be advantageous
• A strong understanding of health & safety
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable and professional approach to work
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A full clean UK driving licence

Social Housing Experience

Experience withinsocial housing, housing associations, planned maintenance, refurbishment, voids or domestic property maintenancewould be highly beneficial.

You will be working in residents’ homes, so the successful candidate must understand the importance of beingrespectful, professional and considerate, while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

What’s on Offer?

• £33,600 – £37,000 salary, dependent on experience and skills matrix
• Company van for business use
• Fuel card
• Tools and uniform provided
• Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
• 40-hour working week
• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Long-term job security
• Stable permanent position following successful temporary period
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to develop your multi-trade skills
• Work with an established and values-led housing association
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality of residents’ homes

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established housing association committed to providinghigh-quality, safe and well-maintained homesfor its residents.

Withover 500 colleagues, the organisation plays an important role in supporting more than33,000 residents, delivering quality homes and building stronger, more connected communities.

You will become part of an experiencedin-house maintenance and planned works team, helping to improve homes through kitchen replacements, refurbishment and planned maintenance programmes.

Location & Coverage

The position is based inBedford, with work acrossBedford and the surrounding areas.

Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable travelling between properties as required.