Plumber

Overview

Perform plumbing repairs and maintenance in occupied social housing homes.

Key Responsibilities

• pipe repairs
• leak diagnosis
• sanitary replacement
• hot water
• tool maintenance
• job documentation

Tasks

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

Requirements

• customer service
• driving licence
• problem solving
• city & guilds
• plumbing experience
• health & safety

What You Bring

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

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Benefits

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

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

Visa Sponsorship

-mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship; candidates must have uk work entitlement.

Security Clearance

-roles are subject to relevant background, identity & security checks before employment.