Carpenter & Joiner, Joiner – Mears Group PLC
Full‑time Permanent, 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday). Annual salary up to £34,272 plus company van & fuel card. Location: Milton Keynes.
We’re currently seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join our responsive maintenance contract in occupied social housing properties. In this hands‑on role you will deliver high‑quality carpentry repairs and maintenance, ensuring residents’ homes are safe, functional and well‑maintained.
Role Responsibilities
* Carry out day‑to‑day carpentry repairs 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.
* Provide high levels of customer care.
Role Criteria
* Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
* Experience in the duties listed above.
* Full UK driving licence.
* 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.
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
* Annual Mears Fun Day.
* Volunteering Leave to support community involvement.
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, ShareSave scheme, etc.).
* Family‑friendly policies.
* Company van, fuel card and uniform.
How to Apply
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk)
Diversity and Inclusion
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, supporting the Armed Forces Covenant, and hold awards recognising our commitment to veterans and social mobility. Applicants may voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help us improve diversity; these questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.
Additional Information
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.
All our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.
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