Kitchens Refurb Specialist – Social Housing (Van + Fuel)

Build Recruitment; Houghton Conquest; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Tools provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Kitchen Fitter to join a Planned Works Team in Bedford and surrounding areas. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a salary of £33,600–£37,000 per year, 40 hours weekly, and a company van with a fuel card for travel in social housing properties.

You will perform full kitchen replacements, tying together carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating to deliver high-quality refurbishments in occupied and void properties, while upholding safety and

Qualifications

• Experience fitting kitchens in 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 in occupied properties is desirable.
• Understanding of health & safety standards.
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Good communication and customer service.

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 for installations.
• Install doors, trims, skirting boards, architraves and 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 and job instructions.
• Liaise professionally with residents and customers 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

Kitchen fitting

Carpentry

Joinery

Plumbing

Tiling

Plastering

Making-good

Multi-trade

Occupied properties

Social housing experience

Health & safety

Communication

Driving licence

Job description

Build Recruitment is seeking an experienced Kitchen Fitter to join a Planned Works Team in Bedford and surrounding areas. This temp-to-perm opportunity offers a salary of £33,600–£37,000 per year, 40 hours weekly, and a company van with a fuel card for travel in social housing properties.

You will perform full kitchen replacements, tying together carpentry, plumbing, tiling and decorating to deliver high-quality refurbishments in occupied and void properties, while upholding safety and