Kitchen Fitter FTC

Fortem Solutions Limited; Rushden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A property solutions company based in Rushden is seeking an experienced Kitchen Fitter for a fixed-term contract with potential for permanent placement. Responsibilities include installing kitchens in social housing properties, adhering to deadlines and budgets. The ideal candidate will possess relevant NVQ qualifications and have a full driving license. Benefits include a company van, 25 days annual leave, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van and fuel card

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual pay reviews

Private pension with employer contribution

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen fitting, carpentry, or plumbing is essential.
• Must hold a full driving license with a maximum of 5 points.
• Experience in social housing is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete full kitchen refits and installations within deadlines.
• Advise supervisor when additional trades are needed.
• Collaborate with team members to complete projects.

Skills

Kitchen Fitting experience

Carpentry or Plumbing qualifications

Customer service skills

Education

NVQ in Carpentry or Plumbing

Tools

Power tools

Job description

The Role

Kitchen Fitter FTC!

Due to continued successful growth here at Fortem, we are looking for an experienced Kitchen Fitter to join our new Planned Works team at Amplius Housing in Rushden, Northamptonshire.

This role involves ripping out and reinstalling brand new kitchens in Amplius social housing properties. You will be working directly for Fortem on a fixed-term contract until 31st March 2026.

There is a possibility this may become a permanent opportunity, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Core hours are Monday to Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm.

Company van, fuel card, power tools, uniform, and PPE are all provided!

As an experienced Kitchen Fitter, you will work efficiently to fully reinstall kitchens according to plans, deadlines, and budgets. You will ensure all work is completed to a high standard with minimal supervision, taking ownership of your tasks, aiming for timely completion, operating within company health and safety guidelines, and remaining within budget and time constraints while maintaining professionalism on site.

The Customer

Fortem's successful contract with Amplius supports approximately 8,000 homes. Our contract includes repairs & maintenance, voids, complex works, FRA workstreams, planned works, and preventative maintenance.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Complete full kitchen refits/ installations for planned works within deadline and budget.
• Advise supervisor promptly when additional trades are required.
• Collaborate with other operatives to complete projects.
• Record and submit accurate data using relevant business systems and electronic devices.
• Provide excellent customer service to client representatives.
• Arrange purchase of materials needed to deliver works efficiently.
• Comply with safeguarding policies and health & safety standards at all times.
• Operate within company policies on occupational road risk.
• Use a PDA smartphone to communicate daily updates on progress and completion.

What you will need

Essential:

• NVQ/qualifications related to trade (Carpentry or Plumbing) or equivalent; Kitchen Fitting experience considered.
• Full driving license (max 5 points); desirable but not essential: social housing experience.

Benefits

• Pro-rata benefits for FTC, including company van (for work purposes), fuel card, power tools, uniform, PPE.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays + your birthday off (total 34 days pro-rata).
• Annual pay reviews.
• 26 weeks full pay maternity leave.
• 8 weeks full pay paternity leave.
• Training via in-house Learning Management System.
• Private pension with 3% employer contribution (pro-rata).

Who we are

Part of the Willmott Dixon group, established in 2002, Fortem provides specialist property solutions to maintain homes and buildings. Our teams deliver repairs, voids, planned installations, and gas services. We also focus on decarbonisation and making homes energy-efficient, supporting clients on their journey to zero carbon. We are committed to quality, best practices, and a partnered approach, aiming to improve communities and create better places for people to live and work.

We are Investors in People - Gold, and we promote equality, diversity, and respect for all, encouraging applications from all community sectors.