Fitter

Mountjoy Ltd; Ryde; On-site; GBP 30,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading repairs and maintenance company in the United Kingdom is seeking a conscientious fitter multi to join their team. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in plumbing and carpentry, with a focus on kitchen and bathroom refurbishments. Responsibilities include delivering high-quality repairs in residential and corporate properties. A professional appearance and a 'can-do' attitude are required, along with relevant qualifications and the ability to take on challenges outside core competencies.

Qualifications

• Must have 7+ years of experience in the trade with broad domestic and commercial experience.
• Confident with press gun and pipe freezing kit.
• Ability to complete kitchen and bathroom refurbishments.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and carry out a wide variety of repairs and planned work.
• Deliver end-to-end upgrades for kitchens and bathrooms.
• Support a customer-focused repairs service and respond to emergencies quickly.

Skills

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent

Competency in multi-trade repairs

Fire door installation

Kitchen and bathroom installations

Ability to use a press gun

Education

NVQ Level 2-3 in Carpentry/Plumbing

Tools

PDA

Pipe freezing kit

Job description

Mountjoy Ltd is contracted to the Isle of Wight Council, Vectis Housing Association, Wetherspoons, RNLI and other clients to provide the day-to-day repairs and planned maintenance to various buildings across the Isle of Wight.

We are seeking a conscientious and enthusiastic fitter multi, to work as part of a team, with a can-do attitude and highly flexible approach to support in the delivery of high-quality repairs and maintenance works to domestic and commercial properties. The individual must maintain a professional appearance and attitude and be always polite and courteous.

The trades persons must have relevant qualifications with broad commercial and domestic experience in their core trade. Additional experience and capability to complete tasks outside their core competency is preferred.

The key activities you will undertake in this role will be:

A wide variety of repairs and planned work in occupied and unoccupied residential properties, corporate and civic buildings. The work will include but not be limited to, reactive maintenance repairs, Kitchen, bathroom and DFG refurbishments. The ability to carry out to a good standard ceramic wall tiling and decorative works as part of an upgrade is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify faults across core trades, carrying out multi-trade repairs and planned works to an excellent standard in occupied and void homes, and corporate/civic buildings.
• Deliver end-to-end kitchen, bathroom, and wet room upgrades, including strip-out, first-fix and second fix plumbing and carpentry, floor and wall preparation, tanking/waterproofing, tray former setting, sanitaryware installation, tiling, trims/sealant, commissioning, and handover.
• Carry out a wide range of carpentry works: door sets and linings (including fire doors where required), first and second fix, kitchen unit installation and worktop fitting with mitred joints.
• Carry out a wide range of plumbing works: reactive repairs, bathroom refurbishments, pipework alterations, press-fit and traditional jointing, isolation/commissioning, and rainwater goods. Confident with press gun and pipe freezing kit.
• Complete associated multi-trade tasks to finish standards, including ceramic wall tiling and minor decorative and basic carpentry tasks linked to upgrades and repairs.
• Carry out fire door remedials and full installations to a competent standard, including frames/linings, intumescent and smoke seals, hinges, closers, letterplates, signage and final adjustments. Record before/after photos, leaf-to-frame gaps etc as required.
• Support colleagues across trades to ensure a professional, safe, and customer-focused repairs service; respond swiftly to emergencies and high-priority situations.
• Use PDA to record work, materials, and photographic evidence; keep customers and the office updated on progress and any disruption.
• Always Apply Health & Safety using RAMS and appropriate PPE; maintain tools, plant, and equipment in safe working order.
• Participate in the out-of-hours rota when required; maintain the company vehicle in a clean, roadworthy condition and report defects promptly.
• Uphold the Mountjoy values and be an inclusive part of the team, sharing learning and good practice.

Skills Required

• To be trained to NVQ Level 2 or equivalent for a minimum of 7 years or more.
• Be fully competent in all aspects of full kitchen, bathroom and DFG installations.
• Be familiar and confident with use of a press gun and pipe freezing kit.
• Competent and willing to work with rainwater goods as and when required.
• Competent in all aspects of fire door remedials and fitting, including frames and linings, with proven ability to achieve compliant gaps, install/adjust ironmongery and closers.
• Able to use the phone or PDA to communicate effectively, explaining yourself clearly and concisely understanding what information you need or need to provide.
• Be comfortable in dealing with residents, representatives of corporate properties and clients whilst always remaining professional.
• Have an organised approach to meet the demands of Mountjoy in an effective and timely manner.
• Be a team player ensuring lessons learnt, and good practices are shared amongst the team for future benefit of the service.
• Have a practical approach to health and safety, ensuring that you and others are safe at all times.
• Be able to use knowledge and judgement to make the right decisions and find effective solutions to problems.

Qualification Required

NVQ level 2-3 in Carpentry / Plumbing or equivalent.

Experience Required

• 7 or more years’ experience in your trade.
• 3 or more years working in Building, Maintenance and Educational environment is preferred but not essential.
• 3 or more years’ experience in kitchen and bathroom installations.
• Proven multi-trade background covering both plumbing and carpentry in residential repairs/maintenance, with completed kitchen, bathroom, and wet room refurbishments.
• Experience of UPVC door/window repairs and maintenance is preferred.
• Hold a full current driving licence.
• An enhanced DBS check will be required before commencement of role.