Plumber

About the Role

• Perform responsive plumbing repairs in occupied properties, including fixing leaks, blockages and drainage issues. • Replace and install sanitary ware (taps, toilets, cisterns, basins) and repair or replace pipework, valves and fittings. • Work on unvented cylinders, hot‑water systems and radiators, diagnosing and resolving faults. • Remove, repair or replace bath panels for routine maintenance or leak detection, ensuring a professional finish. • Record job details, materials used and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets. • Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order. • Work respectfully in residents’ homes, keeping the environment clean and safe. • Identify and report additional works, safeguarding concerns or property issues. • Participate in the out‑of‑hours emergency rota when required. • Adhere to current plumbing regulations, health and safety policies and procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plumbing repairs
• ▸sanitary install
• ▸hot‑water systems
• ▸bath panels
• ▸job recording
• ▸tool maintenance

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced and dependable plumber to join our expanding team on a busy responsive‑repairs contract for occupied social housing. This hands‑on role involves a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks to keep homes safe, functional and comfortable, while working directly with residents and delivering professional customer service. • Meet role criteria: proven domestic plumbing experience, full UK driving licence, ability to work independently, strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills, excellent customer service in occupied homes, understanding of health and safety, competency with handheld job management systems, willingness to join out‑of‑hours rota.

Requirements

• ▸plumbing
• ▸driving licence
• ▸problem solving
• ▸customer service
• ▸health safety
• ▸job management

Benefits

The position offers a full‑time permanent contract in Tonbridge with a salary up to £38,000 per year, a company van, fuel card and a 42.5‑hour work week (Monday to Friday, 8‑5). You will be part of a team committed to improving housing standards, offering a steady flow of work where taking pride in your craft, solving problems efficiently and getting the job done right the first time are essential. Mears Group provides 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, an annual fun day, paid volunteering leave, staff perks such as discounts on groceries, holidays and eye‑test vouchers, a share‑save scheme, family‑friendly policies, a company van, fuel card and uniform. The company also promotes diversity and inclusion, supporting the Armed Forces Covenant and offering a supportive environment for veterans and candidates from diverse backgrounds. • Benefits include 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, company van and fuel card, uniform, staff discounts (groceries, holidays, eye tests), share‑save scheme, annual Mears Fun Day, paid volunteering leave and family‑friendly policies.

Work Environment

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