Carpenter & Joiner – Permanent Full‑time Role in Rainham

About the role

We are looking for a skilled Carpenter & Joiner to join our permanent team in Rainham, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract for social housing. The role involves delivering high‑quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in occupied homes, ensuring residents’ properties are safe and functional.

Key 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 repairs, including basic patch plastering or tiling.
• Record job details, materials used and completion notes using handheld devices.
• Work professionally in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe environment.

Required profile

• Proven experience in domestic carpentry and repairs.
• Full UK manual driving licence.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Strong problem‑solving and fault‑finding abilities.
• Excellent customer service experience in occupied homes.

Required skills

• Carpentry repairs
• Door fitting and hardware replacement
• Kitchen unit installation
• Skirting board and architrave fitting
• Timber flooring and stair component repair
• Basic plastering
• Tiling

What we offer

• Annual salary up to £37,913.40
• Company van and fuel card
• 42.5‑hour work week (8‑5, Monday‑Friday)
• Permanent full‑time contract