Annual salary: up to £42,840.00
Carpenter
Location: Dartford
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £42,840 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)
Task Team, we are based in Brentwood Essex, but within our team we have people who live in Kent, Sussex, Essex and London. Our team helps mobilise, demobilise and support contracts throughout the whole of Mears, We provide support for contracts that are understaffed, have works in progress that need reducing. We mainly carry out repairs on Day to Day/Response works, but we are occasionally used for Voids and Planned also. This means we can work on any contract within Mears who needs assistance, our main areas for works are: London, Kent and surrounding areas, with sometimes staying away/travelling to assist.
You’ll be working across occupied properties, responding to day-to-day repair requests No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.
We’re currently seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Dartford. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties, helping ensure residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well maintained.
You’ll be responding to a variety of day-to-day repair requests, including tasks such as replacing internal doors, repairing skirting boards and architraves, fitting kitchen units, and completing general finishing works. No two days are the same, and your ability to work efficiently, solve problems on-site, and provide excellent customer service will be essential.
With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to raising standards in social housing, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a meaningful impact in the community. We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic carpentry, confident working in occupied homes, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.
Role Responsibilities:
1. Carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs in occupied properties as part of a responsive maintenance service
2. Replace and repair internal doors, frames, handles, locks, and hinges
3. Fit and adjust kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors, and pelmets
4. Install or replace skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery
5. Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required
6. Make good following repairs, including basic patch plastering or tiling as needed
7. Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations
8. Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
9. Work professionally and respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe working environment
10. Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond the scope of the job
11. Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times
12. Provided high levels of customer care
Role Criteria:
13. Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position
14. Experience in the above duties
15. Full UK driving licence
16. Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
17. Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
18. Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
19. Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
20. Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
21. Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
Benefits we can offer you.
22. 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
23. Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
24. Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
25. Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
26. Family friendly policies
27. Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform
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.