Multi-skilled Kitchen Fitter

South Lakes Housing; Kendal; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 26 days

8 bank holidays

Pension SHPS 10%

Health support

Van provided

Power tools provided

Uniform provided

Job summary

South Lakes Housing seeks a multi-skilled Kitchen Fitter to join our team. You will undertake kitchen installations, repairs, maintenance and refurbishment within our homes and partner properties, delivering a high-quality, efficient service and exceptional customer care.

This full-time role is 40 hours per week with a salary up to £37,151 per annum and a benefits package worth up to £4,000 per year, including enhanced pension contributions, health support, and annual leave.

Qualifications

• Install, repair and refurbish kitchens in company-owned and partner properties.
• Deliver high-quality service and customer care.

Responsibilities

• Install, repair and refurbish kitchens in company-owned and partner properties.
• Carry out maintenance tasks and refurbishments as needed.
• Ensure high-quality, cost-effective customer service.

Job description

‘We are an equal opportunities employer’

Are you a Kitchen Fitter with multi-skilled abilities?

40 hours per week

A great salary of up to £37,151 per annum

Plus a benefits package worth up to £4,000 per year.*
*Based on minimum employer pension contributions and maximum available benefit allowances.

We’re looking for a Multi-skilled Kitchen Fitter to join South Lakes Housing to undertake kitchen installations, associated repairs, maintenance and refurbishment work within company-owned homes and properties owned by partner organisations, providing a high-quality, efficient service and excellent customer care in a cost-effective manner.

Closing Date for all applications is by 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026

We may close applications early, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible.

We have a range of benefits available for employees of South Lakes Housing

Annual leave entitlement 26 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Van, Power Tools & Uniform provided Van for SLH use only

Social housing pension scheme (SHPS) Worth at least 10% of your annual salary

Simply health Financial help with those everyday medical costs like eye tests, dentists and wellbeing

Family friendly benefits Maternity, paternity, shared paternity & adoption

Sick pay Above statutory provision

Other Benefits

+1 annual leave day up to 5 years service, totalling 31 days after 5 years of service.

Holiday Purchase scheme (Upon successful completion of the probation period, you have the opportunity to purchase an additional 10 days)

1 week off for Christmas shutdown

x2 Volunteer days – per holiday entitlement year, to help contribute and get out to the wider community

x1 Wellbeing day – per holiday entitlement year, to help you have a day to yourself where you specifically focus on your wellbeing.

Our Pension Plan offers a comprehensive retirement solution, ensuring financial security for you and your loved ones.
Pension contribution ratio, 10% employer contribution and 0% employee contribution.
With a lump sum death benefit valued at 3x your annual salary, providing peace of mind and support during difficult times.

Housing Perks, a social enterprise providing discounts on everyday items.

Overtime where appropriate

Standby rota (rates below)

Standby Rates

Week rate

If 1 Bank Holiday

Extra Pay Time and a half for weekday evenings & Saturdays. Double time for Sunday & Bank Holidays.

What can SLH do for you?

Values-based organisation, making a difference for our customers – We just care!

We believe in you having a work life balance – Defined working day start/finish and support for when you have those blips in your life.

We believe in you having your say in what we do- having a say through our staff forums/feedback groups.

We believe in investing in you – Training you to keep you up to date and develop your personal and professional skills.

Everyone is valued and appreciated – We recognise when we think you have really gone that extra mile.

How to Apply

Closing Date for all applications is by 5pm on Monday 19th October 2026

If you would like to apply for this position please email us complete and Diversity Monitoring form

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