Plumber
Annual salary: up to £38,250.00. The role is full‑time, permanent with 42.5 hours per week (8–5 Monday‑Friday) based in Dartford and surrounding areas, traveling across Kent where required. The successful candidate will receive a company van, fuel card and annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays.
Our Kent Facilities Management branch supports two major NHS Trusts in the region. We deliver facilities management services across multiple buildings, ensuring safety, compliance and full operational functionality. Core repair and maintenance functions include gas, electrical, lifts, water and general plumbing and building works.
We’re seeking an experienced and dependable Plumber to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Kent. This is a practical, hands‑on role that involves carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in NHS mental health properties. You’ll work directly with residents, so a professional approach and strong customer service skills are essential.
Duties
* 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
* 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 maintenance or to access pipework for leak detection, 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
Role Criteria
* NVQ Level 2 or above in Plumbing
* Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
* Happy to work within mental health environments
* 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 work on the out‑of‑hours rota
* Age over 21, licence held for at least 3 months and less than 9 points to drive company vehicle
Benefits We Can Offer You
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day – a massive thank‑you organised by the Executive team
* Volunteering Leave – paid time to undertake community volunteering
* Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye tests, share‑save scheme, and more
* Family‑friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card and uniform
All roles require candidates to have the entitlement to work within the UK; Mears does not currently offer visa sponsorship. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for over 3 months and have less than 9 points.
Candidates must undergo Background, Identity & Security checks before commencing employment.
Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact:
Beth Dunford (beth.dunford@mearsgroup.co.uk)
At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. We are a Disability Confident employer, support the Armed Forces Covenant, and are proud recipients of the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We also support veterans transitioning into civilian careers.
We invite applicants to voluntarily share background information during the application stages to help us promote social mobility. These questions are optional and will not impact your application.
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