Job Reference:
543E
Application deadline:
27/05/2025
Job Description
Job Title:
Carpenter / Joiner - Kitchen Fitter
Salary:
£36,051.38 per annum
Location:
On site with base in Stafford & Shrewsbury
Hours:
40 hours per week, permanent
We currently have a great opportunity for a Carpenter-Joiner to join our in-house maintenance team, Property Plus. Ideally, you will have previous Kitchen Fitting experience, although additional training will be provided to the right candidate. We're looking for a dedicated professional to bring our values to life and ensure our customers receive outstanding services.
The Role
As a Carpenter-Joiner fitting kitchens in the Planned team, you will carry out all the traditional duties, to include carpentry work to boxing, studding, skirtings, and doors, plus related finishes. A primary part of this work will involve fitting kitchens and worktops, and all associated finishes, plus floor tiling, to an excellent standard.
Skills and experience required:
Completion of nationally recognised trade qualification or an approved certificated qualification (or time experience)
Working knowledge of current building regulations
Previous experience of kitchen fitting and carpentry/joinery (desirable)
Experience of a social housing repairs and maintenance environment (preferred but not essential)
Carpenter / Joiner experience i.e. completing different trade work
Outstanding customer care skills
Full UK Driving Licence as travel across Staffordshire and Shropshire will be part of the role
What we can offer you
We'll supply the hand and power tools for your role as well as a company van. We also offer a comprehensive induction programme and excellent learning opportunities, with mandatory and specialist training available. We provide 25 days holiday (increasing with each year of service, up to a maximum of 30 days), bank holidays and three concessionary days over the Christmas period. We also offer the option to join our contributory pension scheme, access to a dedicated Employee Healthcare Portal, eye care vouchers and a cycle to work scheme. Please see our
HPG Benefits page for more information.
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.
How to apply
Please apply online with your CV and a cover letter. If you need any support in submitting your application, please email careers@housingplusgroup.co.uk
Closing date: Tuesday 27th May 2025 - Interviews may take place throughout the advert
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.
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