Kitchen Fitter

Key Responsibilities

• Complete full kitchen replacements and refurbishments within domestic properties
• Carry out kitchen strip-outs and prepare properties for new installations
• Install kitchen units, wall units, base units and worktops
• Fit sinks, taps and associated plumbing
• Complete first and second fix plumbing where required
• Carry out carpentry and joinery works associated with kitchen installations
• Install doors, trims, skirting boards, architraves and other finishing items
• Complete tiling, splashbacks and wall panels
• Carry out minor plastering and making-good works
• Complete basic decorating and finishing works
• Measure and prepare work areas accurately
• Identify and rectify defects and complete snagging works
• Work from specifications, drawings and job instructions
• Liaise professionally with residents and customers when working in occupied homes
• Keep work areas clean, tidy and safe throughout the project
• Complete work to agreed quality, health & safety and productivity standards
• Safely use tools, equipment and materials
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales

About You

We are looking for an experienced Kitchen Fitter, Kitchen Installer, Carpenter Multi or Multi Skilled Operative who can confidently complete kitchen replacement works from start to finish.

You should have:

• Previous experience fitting kitchens within domestic properties
• Strong carpentry and joinery skills
• Good knowledge of plumbing associated with kitchen installations
• Experience with tiling, plastering and making-good works
• Multi-trade / maintenance experience
• Experience working within occupied properties is highly desirable
• Social housing or planned maintenance experience would be advantageous
• A strong understanding of health & safety
• Excellent attention to detail and pride in your workmanship
• Good communication and customer service skills
• A reliable and professional approach to work
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• A full clean UK driving licence

Social Housing Experience

Experience within social housing, housing associations, planned maintenance, refurbishment, voids or domestic property maintenance would be highly beneficial.

You will be working in residents' homes, so the successful candidate must understand the importance of being respectful, professional and considerate, while maintaining high standards of workmanship.

What’s on Offer?

• £33,600 – £37,000 salary, dependent on experience and skills matrix
• Company van for business use
• Fuel card
• Tools and uniform provided
• Monday to Friday – 8:00am to 5:00pm
• 40-hour working week
• Temp to Perm opportunity
• Long-term job security
• Stable permanent position following successful temporary period
• Ongoing training and development
• Opportunities to develop your multi-trade skills
• Work with an established and values-led housing association
• Supportive team environment
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference to the quality of residents' homes

About the Organisation

Our client is a well-established housing association committed to providing high-quality, safe and well-maintained homes for its residents.

With over 500 colleagues, the organisation plays an important role in supporting more than 33,000 residents, delivering quality homes and building stronger, more connected communities.

You will become part of an experienced in-house maintenance and planned works team, helping to improve homes through kitchen replacements, refurbishment and planned maintenance programmes.

Location & Coverage

The position is based in Bedford, with work across Bedford and the surrounding areas.

Applicants should live within a reasonable commuting distance and be comfortable travelling between properties as required.

How to Apply

If you are an experienced Kitchen Fitter, Kitchen Installer, Carpenter Multi, Multi Skilled Operative or Maintenance Operative and are looking for a long-term opportunity with a company van, fuel card and the potential for a permanent position, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today by submitting your CV.

Alternatively, send your CV directly to:

tom.morgan@buildrec.com

Immediate applications are encouraged.

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