Carpenter & Joiner

Carpenter & Joiner –
Mears Group PLC

Full‑time permanent – 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday)
Hourly rate up to £15.07 plus company van & fuel card

Location:

Dover – responsive repairs contract in social housing properties. We need a skilled carpenter to deliver high‑quality repairs, maintain homes and provide excellent customer service in occupied homes.

• 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
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position
• Full UK driving licence and ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
• Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
• Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work
• Volunteering Leave – paid time off to support community volunteering
• Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, and more, plus Share Save scheme
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card and uniform

All roles require entitlement to work within the UK;
Mears does not offer visa sponsorship. Candidates will undergo background, identity and security checks before employment.

To apply , email or apply online. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We are Diversity and Inclusion, Disability Confident and support the Armed Forces Covenant.