Multi Skilled Operative

Mears Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction company in Coventry is looking for a skilled Carpenter to join their team. The role involves high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties. Responsibilities include replacing doors, fitting kitchen units, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have domestic carpentry experience and excellent customer service skills. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits including a company van and fuel card.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Company van and fuel card

Discounts on groceries and holidays

Volunteering leave

Annual Mears Fun Day

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.

Responsibilities

• Carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs in occupied properties.
• Replace and repair internal doors, frames, and locks.
• Install or replace skirting boards and other decorative joinery.
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Skills

Domestic carpentry experience

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Health and safety understanding

Job description

Annual salary: up to £42,840.00**Carpenter****Location: Coventry****Contract: Full Time Permanent****Salary up to £42,840** **per annum, plus, company van & fuel card****42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)**A bit about our branch, the Task Team (Central), along with our South Team (Based in Essex) and our North Team (Based in Durham) Our team helps mobilise, demobilise and support contracts throughout the whole of Mears, We provide support for contracts that are understaffed, have works in progress that need reducing. We mainly carry out repairs on Day to Day/Response works, but we are occasionally used for Voids and Planned also. This means we can work on any contract within Mears who needs assistance, our main areas for works are: Birmingham, Coventry, Derby, Leicester, Nottingham and Stoke on Trent along with surrounding areas, with sometimes staying away/travelling to assist on contracts. With the Task Team (Central) we are looking to mobilise 12 Operatives, 1 Planner and 1 Supervisor to create this new branch within Mears and help assist branches that need it. We are looking to hold 1st interviews over Microsoft Teams from 2nd February until 13th February. If you are then successful can you please have availability for 2nd interviews/presentation at our Milton Keynes office on 23rd/24th February. We will then look to mobilise the team in early April.We’re currently seeking a skilled and reliable Carpenter to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in **Coventry**. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing properties, helping ensure residents’ homes are safe, functional, and well maintained.You’ll be responding to a variety of day-to-day repair requests, including tasks such as replacing internal doors, repairing skirting boards and architraves, fitting kitchen units, and completing general finishing works. No two days are the same, and your ability to work efficiently, solve problems on-site, and provide excellent customer service will be essential.With a strong pipeline of work and a commitment to raising standards in social housing, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a meaningful impact in the community. We’re looking for someone experienced in domestic carpentry, confident working in occupied homes, and committed to getting the job done right the first time.**Role Responsibilities:*** Carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs in occupied properties as part of a responsive maintenance service* Replace and repair internal doors, frames, handles, locks, and hinges* Fit and adjust kitchen units, worktops, cupboard doors, and pelmets* Install or replace skirting boards, architraves, and other decorative joinery* Repair or replace timber flooring, stair components, and handrails where required* Make good following repairs, including basic patch plastering or tiling as needed* Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety regulations* Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets* Work professionally and respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe working environment* Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues beyond the scope of the job* Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures at all times* Provided high levels of customer care**Role Criteria:*** Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a carpentry position* Experience in the above duties* Full UK driving licence* Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills* Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes* Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices* Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work* Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota**Benefits we can offer you.*** 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays* Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!* Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.* Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more.* Family friendly policies* Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform**All our roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK, Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship.****To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21 have held your licence over 3 months and have less than 9 points.****Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.**Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:Laura Bourne ([e-mail])If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.