At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a local team to deliver high-quality carpentry and joinery repairs.
- Company: Mears Group, committed to diversity and community support.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 25 days leave, staff perks, and paid volunteering.
- Other info: Family-friendly policies and opportunities for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in housing while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in carpentry, valid UK driving licence, and relevant qualifications.
The predicted salary is between 35431 - 35431 £ per year.
Annual salary: up to £35,431.13 (gross).
Location: Coatbridge.
Full‑time, permanent, 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday 08:00‑16:30. The role requires on‑call duties 1 in 5 weeks; an additional allowance will be paid.
About the Role
You will be part of a local team undertaking high‑standard carpentry and joinery repairs to housing properties, delivering best‑in‑class customer service while complying with all safety, quality and cost‑control standards.
- Carry out all required joinery works, including routine repairs, quick repairs, lock changes and boarding up windows.
- Provide high levels of customer care at all times.
- Kitchen repair and partial kitchen installation.
- General repairs and maintenance in social housing.
Key Criteria
- Experience in carpentry and joinery.
- UK full valid driving licence.
- City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in carpentry & joinery trade discipline.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Numeracy skills.
- People skills.
- Ability to understand and follow standard operating procedures.
- Ability to use a PDA following training.
Benefits
- Additional pay for on‑call rota.
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Annual Mears Fun Day.
- Volunteering leave – paid volunteering in the community.
- Staff perks: discounts up to 10% on weekly groceries, holidays, eye‑test vouchers, share save scheme and more.
- Family‑friendly policies.
- Company van, fuel card and uniform.
Equal Opportunities
Mears Group has a zero tolerance policy towards any form of discrimination and is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are a disability‑confident employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We support the Armed Forces Covenant and have been awarded the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We encourage you to voluntarily share your background information to help us promote social mobility.
Contact
To discuss your application or for further information, contact Vickie Rudge at Vickie.Rudge@mearsgroup.co.uk.
Joiner employer: Mears
Mears Group is an exceptional employer located in Coatbridge, offering a supportive and inclusive work environment for Joiners. With competitive salaries, generous annual leave, and unique benefits such as paid volunteering leave and staff perks, we prioritise employee well-being and growth. Our commitment to diversity and community engagement, alongside opportunities for professional development, makes Mears Group a rewarding place to build your career.
