Job Summary
SMK are seeking an experienced and reliable Carpenter / Kitchen Fitter to join our growing team delivering refurbishment works within local authority occupied residential properties.
The successful candidate will be responsible for carrying out kitchen and bathroom installations to a high standard while maintaining excellent customer care and professionalism in residents’ homes. This role will cover several contracts.
Key Responsibilities
- Full installation of kitchens in occupied homes
- First and second fix carpentry works
- Kitchen unit fitting, worktops, doors, architraves and skirting
- Basic multi-trade skills including making good, minor patching and finishing
- Removal and replacement of fixtures and fittings safely and efficiently
- Working respectfully within occupied properties and maintaining a clean, safe environment
- Liaising professionally with tenants, site managers and supervisors
- Completing works in line with programme timescales and quality standards
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in kitchen fitting
- Strong carpentry background
- Experience working in occupied social housing or domestic properties
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Excellent attention to detail and high-quality workmanship
- Full UK Driving Licence
- CSCS Card preferred
Desirable
- Experience in social housing refurbishment programmes
- Basic plumbing or multi-trade experience
- Asbestos awareness, manual handling or health & safety training
We will also consider sub-contract applications from suitably experienced individuals. Applicants must have the appropriate insurances, certifications, tools, transport, and compliance documentation in place and be able to demonstrate a high standard of workmanship and professionalism when working within occupied properties.
Pay: £17.00-£18.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
