Kitchen Fitter

Assets And Investments; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Power Pack tools provided

PPE and uniform provided

Pension with matched contributions

35 days annual leave

Overtime as required

Healthcare cashback

Bonus scheme 2%

Training and development

Employee discounts

Job summary

Places for People is hiring a Kitchen Fitter to install kitchens, worktops, sinks and appliances. You will follow simple plans, work safely, and coordinate with plumbers or electricians as needed.

Full training is provided; you’ll be supported to build skills and deliver quality work for customers in a social housing context. Driving a company van and customer-facing duties are involved.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with kitchen fitting or carpentry from any setting.
• Comfort with using basic hand and power tools.
• Full driving licence is essential to drive the company van.

Responsibilities

• Remove old units and install new kitchen cupboards, worktops, sinks and appliances.
• Follow plans and instructions, check customer needs before starting work.
• Work with other trades and update job details using basic IT.

Skills

Kitchen fitting

Carpentry

Driving license

Tools

Power tools

Hand tools

Job description

At Places for People, we hire People, not numbers! So, if you like the sound of one of our jobs, Of the UK's leading Social Enterprise we're dedicated to creating inclusive and thriving Communities for both our Customers and Employees.

So, what are you waiting for? Join a community that cares about you!

More about the team

As a Kitchen Fitter, you'll be hands on every day removing old units, installing new kitchen cupboards, worktops, sinks and appliances, and making sure everything is fitted safely and securely. You'll follow simple plans and instructions, check what the customer needs before you start, and work with other trades like plumbers or electricians when needed. You'll keep basic notes about the work you've done, look out for any problems or safety issues, and use tools safely. Full training is provided, so as long as you're interested in kitchen fitting or carpentry and willing to learn, you'll be supported to build your skills and do a great job for our customers.

More about you

You’ll need some basic hands-on experience with kitchen fitting or carpentry whether that's from school, college, DIY or similar and you should feel confident using simple hand tools, following health and safety rules, working both independently and with others, and communicating well with customers. You'll also use basic IT to update job details, and because you'll be driving a company van, a full driving licence is essential. It's even better if you've worked in social housing, have any formal carpentry training, understand safeguarding, can spot other property issues, or can support other trades when needed.

Benefits

We are a large diverse and ambitious business, which will give you all the challenge you could wish for.

We know that there's always more we can do to make you smile, that's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package with each role, yours will include:

• Competitive salary, with a salary review yearly
• Equipment including Power Pack tools and tablet provided
• PPE and Full uniform provided
• Pension with matched contributions up to 7%
• Excellent holiday package - up to 35 days annual leave (Including bank holidays) with the option to buy or sell leave
• Overtime as and when required
• Cashback plan for healthcare costs - up to £500 saving per year
• A bonus scheme for all colleagues at 2%
• Training and development
• Extra perks including huge discounts and offers from