Kitchen Installer (Multiskilled)
Salary: £41,327 + excellent benefits
Location: Chesham / High Wycombe
Work area: Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and nearby counties
Contract: Permanent Hours: 42.5 per week
Van & fuel card included for business use

Are you looking to join a growing, values-led organisation with a clear social purpose?

At SettleParadigm, we’re proud to be the largest housing group in the region, managing over 30,000 homes across Buckinghamshire, Bedfordshire, and Hertfordshire.

Everything we do is about delivering excellent services, high quality homes, neighbourhoods we can be proud of and maximising number of new affordable homes we build. Through our merger we’ve brought together shared values, skills and ambition, so we can build more affordable homes and make an even bigger difference in the communities we serve

If you're ready to grow your career in a supportive, inclusive environment while helping to shape stronger communities, we’d love to welcome you on our journey. Together, we’re building a better future.

We’re looking for a skilled, reliable Kitchen Installer who can do more than just fit units. If you’re confident with full kitchen installations and can turn your hand to plumbing, tiling, flooring and basic carpentry, we’d love to hear from you. This is a full-time, permanent, PAYE position working 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday.

About the Role

You’ll be part of our Kitchen & Bathroom team within our Direct Labour Operation (DLO). Your main job will be installing complete kitchens in residents’ homes, safely, professionally and to a high standard.

We’re looking for someone who is confident with kitchen fitting and able to carry out the wider tasks that come with the job, including plumbing, tiling, vinyl flooring, surface preparation and basic carpentry.

You’ll work directly with residents, so being polite, tidy and respectful is just as important as being technically skilled.

We’ll provide everything you need, including a fully equipped hybrid van, fuel card, work phone, tablet, uniform and PPE.

Key Responsibilities:

• Removing old kitchens and installing new units and worktops

• Plumbing in sinks and completing associated pipework

• Preparing walls and floors for installation

• Completing ceramic wall tiling and vinyl floor tiling

• Carrying out decorating and finishing works

• Working safely and keeping your workspace tidy

• Providing friendly, professional service in residents’ homes

What We’re Looking For

Must haves:

• City & Guilds Part 1 & 2, NVQ2 or equivalent experience

• Apprentice‑trained or extensive experience in full kitchen installations

• Confident with units, worktops, tiling, flooring and finishing

• Strong commitment to safety and customer service

• Full manual UK driving licence

Nice to haves:

• A proactive, problem‑solving approach

• Pride in delivering high‑quality work

• Experience working in social housing or local authority homes

• Clean driving licence

Benefits

At SettleParadigm, we believe in creating an environment where our people feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow. Our comprehensive benefits and rewards package reflects this commitment.

• annual salary: £41,327 per annum

• 25 days holiday, increasing with service, plus Christmas closure and buy options

• Generous pension scheme – up to 9.5% employer contribution via salary sacrifice

• Family-friendly leave: Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave

• Health cash plan – claim up to £1,800 for everyday health costs (plus free kids’ cover)

• Life cover and income protection

• Flexible working – hybrid options, modern offices, free parking & EV charging

And that’s just the beginning! We’re also thrilled to provide:

• Mental Health First Aiders available to support

• Car leasing via salary sacrifice (for permanent colleagues subject to conditions)

• Funded training, qualifications & apprenticeships

• 3 paid volunteering days in the local communities

• Peer-recognition rewards platform

• Paid professional subscription (one per year)

Working Hours & Additional Pay

• 42.5 hours per week, Monday - Friday

Our Commitment

We are committed to creating an inclusive workforce, by reflecting and representing the diversity of the communities we serve. We would like to encourage applications from disadvantaged socio-economic backgrounds; people who identify as disabled, neurodiverse, members of the LGBTQ+ community and people from underrepresented groups.

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process and we’ll always endeavour to be as accommodating as possible. Please let us know in advance of any suitable arrangements required.

Due to the nature of some of our roles involving work with vulnerable members of society, this post may be subject to a basic or enhanced Criminal Disclosure, which will be carried out when a conditional offer is made.

Please ensure you fully answer the questions on the application form.

Closing Date: 27th of July, 2026.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy earlier than the closing date should we find a suitable candidate.