About This Role
An experienced and dependable Plumber is sought to join an expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract. This practical, hands-on role involves carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing properties. You will be the go-to expert for keeping homes safe, functional, and comfortable, working directly with residents.
Responsibilities
- Carry out responsive plumbing repairs in occupied properties
- Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and drainage issues
- Replace taps, toilets, cisterns, basins, and other sanitary ware
- Repair or replace pipework, valves, and fittings
- Work on unvented cylinders
- Investigate and resolve issues with hot water systems and radiators
- Ensure all work complies with current plumbing regulations and health and safety standards
- Record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
- 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
- Identify and report any additional works, safeguarding concerns, or property issues
- Participate in the out-of-hours emergency rota when required
- Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
- Provide high levels of customer care at all times
Requirements
- Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
- Full UK driving licence
- Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
- Excellent customer service skills, with experience working in occupied homes
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations and safe working practices
- Ability to use handheld devices or job management systems to record work
- Willingness to participate in out-of-hours emergency rota
- Entitlement to work within the UK
- Aged over 21 with a driving licence held over 3 months and less than 9 points (to drive a company vehicle)
Benefits
- Company van and fuel card
- 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
- Annual Mears Fun Day
- Volunteering Leave
- Staff perks with Mears Rewards (discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much more)
