Skilled Carpenter & Joiner — Social Housing Repairs (Dover)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Company pension scheme with People

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mears Group PLC in Dover is seeking a skilled Carpenter to support a busy responsive repairs contract in social housing. The role is hands-on, delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied homes to keep residents’ homes safe and functional.

You’ll handle tasks from door replacements to kitchen fit-outs and finish works, with emphasis on problem-solving, customer service, and safe working practices.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Experience in the above duties.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent customer service in occupied homes.
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices.

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 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
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond the scope of the job
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times
• Provided high levels of customer care

Skills

Carpentry

Domestic repairs

Maintenance

Job description

Mears Group PLC in Dover is seeking a skilled Carpenter to support a busy responsive repairs contract in social housing. The role is hands-on, delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied homes to keep residents’ homes safe and functional.

You’ll handle tasks from door replacements to kitchen fit-outs and finish works, with emphasis on problem-solving, customer service, and safe working practices.