Location: Harlow, Essex, England.
Employer: Occupop.
Posted: 20 May 2026.
About the role
We have an opportunity for a skilled and qualified Carpenter or Kitchen Fitter with experience to work on a special project across our Essex region of 11 care homes.
You will be part of the wider, well established Maintenance Team, working closely with a dedicated Maintenance Operative on the refurbishment of kitchenettes, bathrooms, replacement of fire doors and other general maintenance tasks.
Responsibilities
- Assemble and install kitchen and bathroom units, cabinets and worktops.
- Fit and hang fire doors.
- Work to design plans and drawings.
- Measure, mark and prepare installation areas accurately.
- Adjust and modify units to fit around obstructions (pipes, columns, electrics, etc.) ensuring precise finishes.
- Measure, cut and install worktops including mitre joints.
- Carry out simple plumbing connections and adjustments.
- Complete finishing tasks such as painting, filling and possibly tiling.
- Ensure a clean workspace is maintained.
- Adhere to company policies and procedures, paying particular attention to gas, health and safety and fire policies.
- Ensure compliance with property and facility legislation.
- Maintain confidentiality.
- Order and check stock when delivered.
- Work with the Home Manager, teams and residents.
- Carry out any additional duties as requested.
- Undertake additional training and development as needed.
Qualifications
- Previous experience and relevant qualifications in carpentry or kitchen fitting (essential).
- Understanding of electricals and plumbing.
- Own tools (materials provided).
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Excellent customer service and communication skills.
- Completion of an enhanced DBS (Criminal Records Check).
Benefits
- Salary: £36,400 to £38,640 per annum.
- Hours: 08:00am-5:00pm, Monday to Friday.
- 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
- Free onsite parking.
- Enhanced bank holiday pay.
- Annual salary review.
- Refer a Friend scheme – £500 reward per referral.
- DBS certificate paid by Excelcare.
- Funded qualifications via apprenticeship programme (where required).
- Employee of the month – £100.
- Team appreciation week.
- Blue Light Card reimbursement (discounts available).
To apply you will need a full UK driving licence and own vehicle to travel across the homes. A van will also be provided for the project team. Mileage will be paid through expenses when using your own vehicle.
We are a family‑owned Care Home group established for over 34 years, providing the highest standards of care to older people with a range of needs including dementia, physical disabilities, and mental health issues.
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