Carpenter & Joiner

Annual salary: up to £36,491.65

Carpenter & Joiner

Location: Hammersmith & Fulham

Contract: Fixed Term Contract (12 Months)

Salary: £36,491.65 per annum + company van and fuel card, with additional opportunities for optional overtime. 

 

We are seeking a skilled trade professional to join our team in Hammersmith & Fulham, delivering high-quality repairs and maintenance services that help improve homes and communities.

This is a varied role where no two days are the same. You will carry out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance tasks within residential properties, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard while delivering excellent customer service.

 

About the Role:

As a Carpenter & Joiner, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day repairs and maintenance within social housing properties across the Hammersmith & Fulham area. Working independently, you will undertake a variety of carpentry tasks while ensuring excellent workmanship and customer satisfaction.

·       Carpentry repairs and maintenance

·       1st and 2nd fix carpentry

·       Hanging doors

·       Installing and repairing skirting boards

·       Fitting and repairing architraves

·       Repairing and adjusting windows and doors

·       Lock changes and repairs

·       Repairing worktops

·       Repairing and maintaining kitchen units

·       Working safely and efficiently within occupied and void properties

·       Providing excellent customer service at all times

 

Key Criteria:

·       Proven carpentry repairs experience within a domestic or social housing environment

·       Full UK driving licence

·       Own hand tools and power tools

·       Ability to work independently and manage workloads effectively

·       Strong commitment to health and safety

·       Good communication and customer service skills

 

Benefits

·       25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

·       Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay) and adoption leave

·       Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available

·       Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping

·       Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!

·       Volunteering leave – up to two days per year to support community initiatives

·       Cycle to Work Scheme

·       Share save scheme

·       Recognition and long service awards

·       Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service

·       Learning and development opportunities

·       Career progression opportunities across Mears Group

·       Occupational health support

·       Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period

·       Be part of an inclusive workplace with access to a range of colleague networks and support groups focused on diversity, wellbeing and career development. From Disability, Pride (LGBTQ+) and Ethnic Diversity networks to Women in Leadership, the Women Operative Support Group, Women's Health, Men's Mental Health and Armed Forces communities, these groups provide opportunities for support, connection and professional development across our diverse workforce.

·       Company Sick Pay

·       Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

·       Company pension scheme with Peoples Pension, 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution

·       Commercial vehicle and fuel card

 

All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.

To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:

Joe Monger (joe.monger@mearsgroup.co.uk)

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.