About the Role
- Carrying out reactive carpentry repairs in occupied properties
- Undertaking first and second fix carpentry works
- Hanging doors
- Installing and repairing skirting and architraves
- Repairing and maintaining windows and doors
- Completing lock changes and repairs
- Repairing worktops and kitchen units
- Working across occupied and void properties
- Delivering excellent customer service
- Completing both reactive and planned maintenance works
Key Criteria
- Proven carpentry experience carrying out domestic maintenance and repair works
- Experience completing first and second fix carpentry
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and manage a varied workload
- Strong customer service skills
- Experience within social housing
- A carpentry or other trades qualification is desirable
- Knowledge of damp and mould related repairs and associated legislation is desirable
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
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Carpenter in Crawley Down employer: Mears
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