At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and refurbish kitchens, carry out carpentry repairs, and provide excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Reading Borough Council's Property Services team, committed to diversity and inclusion.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous holiday, flexible working, and a supportive environment for career growth.
- Other info: Enjoy a modern working environment and opportunities for innovation and personal input.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes while developing your skills in a collaborative setting.
- Qualifications: Experience in kitchen fitting and carpentry, with relevant qualifications or demonstrable skills.
The predicted salary is between 32293 - 38262 £ per year.
Are you an experienced Kitchen Fitter with a strong carpentry background and a passion for delivering high-quality workmanship? We are looking for a skilled and customer-focused Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter to join our Property Services team. Working across our housing stock, you will carry out kitchen installations, repairs, refurbishments and a range of associated carpentry and maintenance works within occupied properties.
About The Role
As a Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality kitchen fitting and carpentry services to council-owned homes. The role will be based at our Depot at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX. The position is full-time Monday to Friday on site by 08:00am and leaving site at 16:00pm. You will work independently and as part of a team, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. You will be supplied a company vehicle for work use only, specialist tools, mobile phone/ PDA, and all other items that will allow you to perform to the highest standards.
Key Responsibilities Include:
- Installing and refurbishing kitchens within residential properties.
- Carrying out a wide range of carpentry repairs and maintenance works.
- Undertaking associated multi-trade tasks such as plumbing, basic plaster patching, tiling and vinyl flooring.
- Identifying and ordering materials required for works via a PDA.
- Maintaining excellent customer service when working in occupied homes.
- Ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and safe working practices.
- Experience of PDA usage as paperwork is limited.
- Providing out of hours support on a rota-based system.
About You
You will be an experienced Kitchen Fitter or Multi Skilled Carpenter with a recognised qualification in Carpentry, such as an NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds, or equivalent demonstrable experience. You will have a proven track record of carrying out kitchen installations, repairs and maintenance work within domestic properties, together with a broad range of carpentry & plumbing skills. Experience of additional trades, including basic plastering, tiling and vinyl flooring, would be highly advantageous. We are looking for someone who takes pride in delivering high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service. You will be comfortable working independently and as part of a team, managing your workload effectively and communicating professionally with residents, colleagues and contractors. A flexible, proactive approach, a commitment to health and safety, and a full UK driving licence are essential for this role.
Our Offer
We offer a supportive environment to grow and develop your career with the opportunity to put your ideas across. Innovation and ambition are strongly encouraged, and you’ll get a great feel for that working in our friendly and collaborative environment.
A Competitive Salary Alongside a Range Of Benefits Including:
- Generous holiday entitlement – 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays – rising to 30 days after 5 years and 33 days after 10 years’ service, with the option to buy additional leave.
- A wide range of flexible working opportunities.
- Modern working environment at 19 Bennet Road, Reading, RG2 0QX.
- Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
- Life Assurance – three times your annual salary (for members of the LGPS).
- On-site day nursery (Kennet Day nursery) rated outstanding by Ofsted.
- Season Ticket Loan – a loan to help with the cost of your rail or bus journey, to and from work.
- Lease car salary sacrifice scheme allowing you to lease a brand new, greener car for three years. The monthly fee includes insurance, servicing and road tax.
- Uniform and PPE provided.
- A suitably sized vehicle and fuel will be provided for travelling to and from work and for work use only.
- Off road parking is preferred but non-essential.
Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter in Reading employer: South East Employers
Reading Borough Council is an excellent employer that values diversity and inclusion, providing a supportive environment for career growth and development. As a Multi Skilled Kitchen Fitter, you will enjoy a competitive salary, generous holiday entitlement, and a range of benefits including a Local Government Pension Scheme and access to an on-site nursery. The collaborative work culture encourages innovation and ambition, making it a rewarding place to contribute to the community while honing your skills in a modern working environment.
