Mobile Carpenter – Social Housing Repairs (Van)

Dormont Manufacturing Co; Greater London; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

25 days annual leave

Staff perks

Job summary

Mears Group in Tower Hamlets is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team. You will deliver high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing properties, supporting residents' safety and comfort while ensuring work is clean and compliant.

This hands-on role covers replacing doors, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen units and flooring, as well as basic plastering or tiling where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in carpentry
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes

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, and pelmets
• Install or replace skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery
• Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required
• Make good following repairs, including basic patch plastering or tiling as needed
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Work professionally and respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe working environment

Skills

Carpentry

Driving licence

Customer service

Health and safety

Problem-solving

Job description

Mears Group in Tower Hamlets is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team. You will deliver high-quality carpentry repairs in occupied social housing properties, supporting residents' safety and comfort while ensuring work is clean and compliant.

This hands-on role covers replacing doors, skirting boards, architraves, kitchen units and flooring, as well as basic plastering or tiling where needed.