Mobile Carpenter & Joiner for Social Housing Repairs (Van)

Mears Group PLC; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

Company pension scheme

25 days annual leave plus bankholidays

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Annual company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Mears Rewards discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Green car scheme

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. You will deliver high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, including doors, skirting, architraves, kitchen fittings, and general finishing works, ensuring safety and customer service.

The role requires domestic carpentry experience, the ability to work independently in residents' homes, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to getting it right first time.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in carpentry.
• Able to work in occupied homes and maintain high safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs in occupied properties as part of a responsive maintenance service.
• Replace and repair internal doors, frames, handles, locks, and hinges.
• Fit and adjust kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors.
• Install or replace skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery.
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required.
• Fire regulation works repairs and installs.
• Make good following repairs, including basic plastering or tiling as needed.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations.
• Record job details and materials used using handheld devices or job sheets.

Skills

Domestic carpentry experience

Job description

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter/Joiner to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Dover. You will deliver high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing, including doors, skirting, architraves, kitchen fittings, and general finishing works, ensuring safety and customer service.

The role requires domestic carpentry experience, the ability to work independently in residents' homes, a full UK driving licence, and a commitment to getting it right first time.