Plumber – Mears Group PLC
Contract: Full Time Permanent
Location: Gillingham, England
Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday)
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card
We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Medway. This practical, hands‑on role involves carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing properties. You’ll work directly with residents, so a professional approach and strong customer‑service skills are essential.
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
* 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
* 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
Qualifications
* Proven experience in domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance
* 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
Benefits
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day
* Volunteering Leave – paid volunteering in the community
* Mears Rewards – discounts of up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share‑save scheme, and more
* Family‑friendly policies
* Company van, fuel card, and uniform
All our 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 fewer than 9 points. All roles are subject to relevant background, identity and security checks before commencement of employment. If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you every step of the way.
Equal Opportunity
We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Mears is a Disability Confident employer and values equal opportunities for all. We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and have been awarded the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.
Contact
Francesca Swan – francesca.swan@mearsgroup.co.uk
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