Kitchen Fitter/Multi-trade

Leicester 37.5K - 37.5K per year Permanent

Job Reference: PR/101371-1

Permanent Kitchen Fitter role with an established main contractor working across the social housing sector, offering £35,000–£40,000 per year, company benefits and long-term stability. Based in Leicester, you’ll work across occupied social housing properties carrying out full kitchen installations, planned maintenance and larger disrepair works.
This is a stable permanent opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Fitter with strong multi-trade skills who can work independently and deliver high-quality work within tenanted properties. You’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills further, with a supportive team and ongoing training available.
I’d love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Kitchen Fitter, Multi-Trade Operative, Multi Skilled Operative or Maintenance Operative, particularly those with social housing experience.
As a Kitchen Fitter, you will be:

Completing full kitchen installations within occupied social housing properties.
Removing existing kitchens and preparing areas for new installations.
Fitting kitchen units, worktops, panels, sink bases and associated fixtures.
Installing laminate worktops, including butt and scribe joints, trims and joint strips.
Completing associated plumbing, including sinks, taps and basic pipework alterations.
Fitting kitchen appliances where required.
Completing wall and splashback tiling.
Carrying out boxing-in, trims, silicone sealing and making-good.
Undertaking larger disrepair and refurbishment works.
Completing wider multi-trade works including carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling, painting/decorating and flooring repairs.
Working professionally within tenants' homes, keeping areas clean and minimising disruption.
Communicating effectively with tenants, supervisors and office staff.
Completing job sheets, reports and photographic records accurately.
General Kitchen Fitter and multi-trade responsibilities

I’d love to speak to anyone who has:

Proven Kitchen Fitter experience, ideally within social housing, maintenance or domestic refurbishment.
Strong carpentry and joinery skills.
Experience fitting kitchen units, laminate worktops, panels and associated components.
Experience with worktop joints, trims and finishing.
Wall and splashback tiling experience.
Basic plumbing experience relating to kitchen installations.
Wider multi-trade experience, particularly carpentry, plumbing, plastering, tiling and decorating.
Experience working on larger disrepair or refurbishment projects.
The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
A professional, tidy and customer-focused approach.
A full UK driving licence.
NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications are desirable but not essential.

The role is offering the following benefits:

£35,000–£40,000 salary
Company pension
Private medical insurance
Additional annual leave
Sick pay
Bereavement leave
On-site parking
Company vehicle and fuel card where applicable
Long-term permanent employment
Supportive team environment
Opportunities for progression and further training

Location & travelBased in Leicester, covering Leicester and surrounding areas across the East Midlands.
If you’re an experienced Kitchen Fitter with strong multi-trade skills looking for a permanent role working on quality kitchen installations and larger disrepair works within social housing, I’d like to hear from you.

Please ring +44 7488 866705 or alternatively email joe.embrey@niyaapeople.co.uk

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