Kitchen Fitter

Description

Kitchen Fitter – Planned Works Team Location: Bedford & surrounding areas

Salary: £33,600 – £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience and skills matrix

Company Van Fuel Card

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 5:00pm

Contract: Temp to Perm / Permanent Opportunity

Sector: Social Housing / Planned Maintenance

Are you an experienced Kitchen Fitter or Multi Skilled Tradesperson looking for a stable, long-term opportunity with a reputable housing association?

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Fitter to join an established Planned Works Team, carrying out high-quality kitchen replacements and refurbishment works across occupied and empty social housing properties in Bedford and the surrounding areas.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong kitchen fitting and multi-trade experience who takes pride in their workmanship and wants to secure a permanent position with a company that invests in its employees.

The RoleAs a Kitchen Fitter, you will be responsible for completing full kitchen replacements and associated refurbishment works within domestic properties.

You will use a combination of your carpentry, plumbing, tiling, plastering and decorating skills to deliver kitchens to a high standard, from initial strip-out through to final completion.

The role will involve working in both occupied and void properties, so you must be comfortable working respectfully in residents' homes, communicating professionally with tenants and maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

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 YouWe 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 ExperienceExperience 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 OrganisationOur 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 & CoverageThe position is based in Bedford, with work across Bedford and the surrounding areas. xjnqpsq

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

How to ApplyIf 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:

Immediate applications are encouraged

Ad ID: 5419267415