At a Glance
- Tasks: Install and repair kitchens while providing excellent customer service.
- Company: Join one of the West Midlands' largest housing and care providers.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a supportive work environment.
- Other info: Inclusive culture with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in people's homes and enjoy job satisfaction.
- Qualifications: City and Guilds qualification or equivalent experience in building trades.
The predicted salary is between 43634 - 43634 £ per year.
Contract Type: Full Time/ Permanent
Hours of work: 36 – 40 hours per week
Salary Range: £37,151 to £43,634 per annum
Location: Staffordshire
Closing Date: 26th August 2026 (Interviews could take place whilst the advert is open)
Overview:
Are you an experienced Kitchen fitter who is looking to join an organisation that will give you work life balance, stability and job satisfaction? Well, you’re in the right place!
Who are we looking for:
We are looking for a suitably qualified individual who can demonstrate the ability to carry out a range of high-quality kitchen related maintenance repairs and installations. You’ll enjoy interacting with our customers and providing a great service. It’s really important to us that our workforce reflect the diverse communities we serve and are committed to building an inclusive workplace.
What do we mean by Advanced Craft?
As an Advanced Craft operative, you will be multi-skilled and able to carry out a range of repairs beyond your core trade. Using our Advanced Craft Skills Matrix, you may be asked to complete minor tasks such as basic plumbing, carpentry, plaster patching, tiling or decorating. This flexible approach allows us to resolve more repairs in a single visit, reduce follow-on work and deliver a quicker, more efficient service for our customers.
About you:
- We ask that you have either City and Guilds qualification in one of the building trades or equivalent experience
- Be a team player and work independently
- Have a grasp of new technology
- You will need to hold a Full UK Driving Licence
- You will be required to undertake a Basic DBS Check
Please see the job description for the full list of essential and desirable criteria.
What we can offer you:
Our competitive benefits package based on chosen contract package. For further information about annual leave, benefits and pensions, please refer to job pack/ FAQ’s document attached as options vary dependent on salary package.
About Us:
We’re one of the West Midlands’ largest housing and care providers, with over 33,000 homes and a bold vision for the future. We create places people are proud to call home.
The way we work is shaped by three simple behaviours:
- Own it – make it happen
- Improve it - move things forward
- Live it – show understanding and compassion
We’re building something special and need talented people to help lead the way. There’s never been a better time to join us and make a real difference.
Our Inclusive Culture:
The Housing Plus Group is an inclusive employer committed to supporting all employees. We know that people perform better when they can be themselves, so creating a culture which is inclusive isn’t only the right thing to do, but is crucial to the success of any organisation. All of our employee networks make a positive contribution to how we are able to support all of our staff and includes networks such as our LGBTQ+ employee group, disability positive, heritage and culture and our allies’ network.
How to apply:
If you would like to join our team, if you have any questions or require any additional support, please contact the recruitment team who are on hand to answer your queries, their email address is: careers@hpg.org.uk
We are committed to carrying out safeguarding checks with all our colleagues. These checks may vary according to the role you have applied for, please refer to the job description for this role for details.
We may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications. If you have not received an update within 2 working weeks of submitting your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.
*Terms and Conditions are subject to review and may be amended from time to time, any changes to benefits advertised would be discussed during offer and onboarding.
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