Carpenter/Kitchen Fitter

Department: Fire & Flood

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Epping

Reporting To: James Jenkins

Compensation: £38,000 / year

Description

Contract: Permanent
Location: Epping
Salary: Up to £38,000 per annum

About Us

SEED Environmental is one of the UK's leading providers of intelligent environmental and property incident response, remediation and restoration services for our insurance, commercial and public sector clients. We adopt an "Intelligent Solutions" approach, assessing and analysing every incident on its merits before implementing a unique response.

As part of the Celnor Group, we maintain a family culture where everyone is welcoming, helpful, and open to ideas. We value giving people a voice and creating an environment where colleagues can thrive and develop their careers.

About the Role

We are seeking a skilled Carpenter/Kitchen Fitter to join our Fire & Flood restoration team in Epping. This is an exciting opportunity to deliver high-quality joinery and carpentry work in domestic properties that have been affected by fire, flood, or other insured damage. You'll play a crucial role in restoring homes to their pre-loss condition, working in both occupied and unoccupied properties while maintaining the highest standards of quality, safety, and customer service.

Key Responsibilities

Perform all aspects of first and second fix carpentry, including replacing damaged floors, joists, doors, skirting boards, staircases, and cabinetry
Install kitchens, door frames, and stud partitions to insurance specifications
Conduct general building tasks including stripping out fire/flood damaged areas
Remove damaged materials and prepare areas for reinstatement
Collaborate closely with other trades including plasterers, electricians, decorators, and plumbers
Ensure all work meets high quality, safety, and industry standards
Follow health and safety protocols, including proper use of PPE and COSHH requirements
Maintain a clean, tidy, and respectful working environment within clients' homes
Communicate empathetically and professionally with homeowners during what can be a stressful time
Keep accurate records including timesheets, job records reports, and before/after photos
Occasionally attend emergency call-outs or strip-out works
Attend training sessions, toolbox talks, and team meetings as required

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

Essential Requirements:

NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Carpentry and Joinery (or equivalent experience/time served)
Proven experience in domestic repair and refurbishment works
Good knowledge of general building techniques
Full UK driving licence
Strong communication and customer service skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Desirable:

Experience in insurance restoration work
Understanding of fire and flood damage repair processes
Flexibility to work away from home when required

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive salary of up to £38,000 per annum and provide a comprehensive range of benefits including:

Holiday entitlement increasing with service (up to 25 days plus bank holidays)
Company pension scheme
Life insurance (2x annual salary)
Company van with fuel card
Enhanced sick pay and employee assistance programme
Overtime rates and meal allowances for away work

SEED Environmental is an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.

To apply, please submit your CV and a covering letter explaining why you're the right fit for this role.

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