Annual salary: up to £35,105.00
REQ0036449
Permanent
Housing Repairs and Maintenance
Permanent
Business Area:
Contract Type:
Location:
Glasgow - Uddingston
Scotland
G71 5PW
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Last Updated:
13
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01
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2026
Joiner
Location: Glasgow
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Salary up to £35,105 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
40 hours per week (8:00am-4:30pm Monday- Friday)
We’re currently seeking a hardworking and reliable Carpenter to join our team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Glasgow. This is a hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality carpentry repairs and maintenance in void 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/bathrooms, and carrying out general carpentry 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.
Role Responsibilities:
Carry out day-to-day carpentry repairs in void properties as part of a responsive maintenance service
Replace and repair internal doors, frames, handles, locks, and hinges
Fit and adjust kitchen units, bathrooms, 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
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
Role Criteria:
Experience carrying out the above duties
Proven experience in a carpentry role
City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in Carpentry
Ability to provide own power tools
Full UK driving licence
Possesses strong time management and organisational skills
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:
Olivia Elias (olivia.elias@mearsgroup.co.uk)If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We will be accessible every step of the way.
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