Residential Kitchen Fitter & Multi-Trade Carpenter

Reading Borough Council; Reading; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Mobile phone/PDA provided

Job summary

Reading Borough Council is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter to deliver high-quality kitchen installations and carpentry work in council-owned homes. The role is based at the Depot in Reading with a full-time, on-site schedule from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

You will work both independently and as part of the Property Services team, using a company vehicle and PDA for materials and records, while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction in occupied properties.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen fitting and carpentry within residential properties.
• Qualified carpentry certificate (NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds) required.
• Proven ability to complete installations, repairs and refurbishments to high standards.
• Proficient with PDA for ordering materials and job paperwork.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Install and refurbish kitchens in residential properties.
• Carry out carpentry repairs and maintenance.
• Perform multi-trade tasks including plumbing, plastering, tiling and vinyl flooring.
• Identify and order materials via a PDA.
• Maintain excellent customer service when working in occupied homes.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Provide out-of-hours support on a rota with additional remuneration.
• Work independently or as part of a team and communicate professionally with residents.

Skills

Carpentry

Kitchen fitting

Plumbing

PDA usage

Customer service

Health & safety

Driving licence

Time management

Education

Carpentry qualification (NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds)

Job description

Reading Borough Council is seeking a skilled Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter to deliver high-quality kitchen installations and carpentry work in council-owned homes. The role is based at the Depot in Reading with a full-time, on-site schedule from 08:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday.

You will work both independently and as part of the Property Services team, using a company vehicle and PDA for materials and records, while ensuring safety and customer satisfaction in occupied properties.