Carpenter & Joiner

Annual salary: up to £35,000.00

Joiner

Location: Govanhill

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £35,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

40 hours per week (8-6:30 Monday- Friday)

We're currently seeking a skilled and reliable Joiner to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Govanhill. 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.

Duties:
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
Provided high levels of customer careRole Criteria:
Experience in Carpentry or NVQ
Ownership of basic tools
Experience within social housing
Full UK driving licenceBenefits we can offer you.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
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 - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.
Family friendly policies
Company Van, Fuel Card, and UniformAll 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:
Olivia Elias ((url removed))
If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.

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