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Plumber

Mears Group Plc

The Role

Overview

Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing.

Key Responsibilities

  • plumbing repairs
  • pipework replacement
  • leak detection
  • drainage repairs
  • customer care
  • safety compliance

Tasks

-Carry out responsive plumbing repairs in occupied properties -Replace taps, toilets, cisterns, basins, and other sanitary ware -Ensure all work complies with current plumbing regulations and health and safety standards -Investigate and resolve issues with hot water systems and radiators -Repair or replace pipework, valves, and fittings -Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required -Remove, repair, or replace bath panels as part of routine plumbing maintenance or to access pipework for leak detection and repair, ensuring panels are securely refitted and finished to a professional standard -Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues -Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean and safe environment -Provided high levels of customer care at all times -Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and drainage issues -Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets -Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order -Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures

Requirements

  • plumbing
  • safety
  • problem solving
  • customer service
  • driving licence
  • handheld devices

What You Bring

-Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills -Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices -Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes -Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position -Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively -Full UK driving licence -Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota -Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work

Benefits

-Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform -Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more. -Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment. -Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work! -25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

The Company

About Mears Group Plc

-Rapid growth through acquisitions and organic expansion. -Specialist teams provide rapid-response and planned maintenance, refurbishment, boiler servicing, fire safety, and retrofitting services. -Delivers tailored care-with-housing schemes and manages tenancies, leaseholds, and emergency accommodation. -Builds affordable homes, handles capital works, and offers full lifecycle facilities management. -Strategic acquisitions have shaped its full-service housing platform.

Sector Specialisms

Housing Management

Building Repairs and Maintenance

Housing with Care

Energy Efficiency Solutions

Public Sector Building

Affordable Homes

Personal Care Services

Homelessness Solutions

Social Housing

Specialist Housing

Defense Estates

Education Facilities Management

Healthcare Facilities Management

Housing Duty Discharge

Housing Benefit Administration

Grants Management

Pipeline and Facility Infrastructure Construction

Oil and Natural Gas Infrastructure

Electric Transmission and Distribution

Telecommunications Infrastructure

Wastewater Infrastructure

Corrosion and Pipeline Integrity Solutions

Renewable Gas Projects

Infrastructure Construction and Maintenance

Visa Sponsorship

-no visa sponsorship offered; candidates must already have uk work entitlement.

Security Clearance

-must undergo background, identity and security checks prior to employment.