Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Specialist tools

Mobile phone/PDA

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking an experienced Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter to join the Property Services team in Reading. You will fit and refurbish kitchens in council-owned homes, carrying out a range of carpentry and maintenance tasks on-site at our depot location and in occupied properties.

The role is full-time, Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:00, with a company vehicle, specialist tools and PDA provided.

Qualifications

• Experienced Kitchen Fitter with strong carpentry background.
• Proven track record in kitchen installations, repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Install and refurbish kitchens in residential properties.
• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance.
• Undertake multi-trade tasks (plumbing, plaster, tiling, flooring).
• Order materials via PDA.
• Provide excellent customer service in occupied homes.

Skills

Kitchen fitting

Carpentry

Customer service

Education

NVQ Level 2

City & Guilds

Tools

PDA

Job description

Are you an experienced Kitchen Fitter with a strong carpentry background and a passion for delivering high-quality workmanship? We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter to join our Property Services team. Working across our housing stock, you will carry out kitchen installations, repairs, refurbishments and a range of associated carpentry and maintenance works within occupied properties.

We seek the best talent from the widest pool of people as diversity and inclusion is the key to our success. Reading Borough Council is a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to the recruitment and continued employment of people with disabilities.

About The Role:

As a Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality kitchen fitting and carpentry services to council-owned homes.

The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 08:00am and leaving site at 16:00pm

You will work independently and as part of a team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Installing and refurbishing kitchens within residential properties.

Carrying out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works.

Undertaking associated multi-trade tasks such as plumbing, basic plaster patching, tiling and vinyl flooring.

Identifying and ordering materials required for works via a PDA.

Maintaining excellent customer service when working in occupied homes.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Experience of PDA usage as paperwork is limited.

Providing out of hours support on a rota-based system. Additional remuneration will be incorporated for this.

About You:

You will be an experienced Kitchen Fitter or Multi Skilled Carpenter with a recognised qualification in Carpentry, such as an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

You will have a proven track record of carrying out kitchen installations, repairs and maintenance work within domestic properties, together with a broad range of carpentry & plumbing skills. Experience of additional trades, including basic plastering, tiling and vinyl flooring, would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing your workload effectively and communicating professionally with residents, colleagues and contractors.

A flexible, proactive approach, a commitment to health and safety, and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role.

Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter

Company: Reading Borough Council Salary: £32,293 to £38,262 a year Hours: Full-time Location: Reading, RG2 0QX Working pattern: On-site Job type: Permanent Posting date: 15 Oct 2026 Closing date: 25 Oct 2026

Summary

About The Role:

As a Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality kitchen fitting and carpentry services to council-owned homes.

The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX

The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 08:00am and leaving site at 16:00pm

You will work independently and as part of a team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.

You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.

Key responsibilities include:

Installing and refurbishing kitchens within residential properties.

Carrying out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works.

Undertaking associated multi-trade tasks such as plumbing, basic plaster patching, tiling and vinyl flooring.

Identifying and ordering materials required for works via a PDA.

Maintaining excellent customer service when working in occupied homes.

Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices.

Experience of PDA usage as paperwork is limited.

Providing out of hours support on a rota-based system. Additional remuneration will be incorporated for this.

About You:

You will be an experienced Kitchen Fitter or Multi Skilled Carpenter with a recognised qualification in Carpentry, such as an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds, or equivalent demonstrable experience.

You will have a proven track record of carrying out kitchen installations, repairs and maintenance work within domestic properties, together with a broad range of carpentry & plumbing skills. Experience of additional trades, including basic plastering, tiling and vinyl flooring, would be highly advantageous.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing your workload effectively and communicating professionally with residents, colleagues and contractors.

A flexible, proactive approach, a commitment to health and safety, and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role.

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