Skilled Carpenter – Social Housing Repairs (Van & Fuel Card)

Mears Group PLC; Gillingham; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Fuel card

Uniform

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Volunteering leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Job summary

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Rainham, Essex. You’ll work in occupied social housing properties delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance, with a hands-on approach and strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role is permanent, full-time (42.5 hours per week, 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday) with a company van and fuel card provided. A full UK driving licence and own basic tools are required, and you’ll contribute to

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Provide your own basic tools.

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.
• Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond the scope of the job.
• Always adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures.
• Provide high levels of customer care

Skills

Carpentry

Customer service

Fault-finding

Independent working

Teamwork

Driving licence

Tools

Basic tools

Job description

Mears Group PLC is seeking a skilled Carpenter to join our responsive repairs team in Rainham, Essex. You’ll work in occupied social housing properties delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance, with a hands-on approach and strong focus on safety and customer service.

The role is permanent, full-time (42.5 hours per week, 8am–5pm, Monday–Friday) with a company van and fuel card provided. A full UK driving licence and own basic tools are required, and you’ll contribute to