Mears Group Plc
Provider of UK housing repairs, maintenance, care services, development and facilities management
Apprentice Plumber
Apprenticeship to train as a plumber and domestic heating technician.
Job Highlights
About the Role
Training will include health and safety, technical installation, electrical systems, and customer service, preparing you for the full range of duties required in domestic heating and plumbing. • Follow health and safety legislation and safe working practices. • Carry out selection, planning, installation, testing, commissioning, maintenance and fault diagnosis of plumbing and heating systems. • Install and test electrical components and control systems for domestic heating. • Apply principles of domestic mechanical and environmental technology systems. • Deliver high‑quality customer service and assess client needs. • Respect customers' properties and maintain a clean work environment. • Receive tools, Chromebook and uniform. • Participate in an annual Mears Fun Day and apprenticeship events.
Key Responsibilities
- ▸health safety
- ▸plumbing installation
- ▸heating systems
- ▸electrical install
- ▸control systems
- ▸customer service
What You Bring
The apprenticeship will give you practical experience working as a plumber in residential settings, allowing you to develop technical skills while supporting customers. Mears Group is a leading UK housing and care provider that values social responsibility, diversity and inclusion, and offers a supportive environment backed by the Red Thread values of customers, innovation, teamwork and responsibility. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK, pass basic maths and English assessments, and undergo background and security checks. Applications close on 9 February 2026. • Understand fuel combustion, ventilation and flue arrangements in homes. • Communicate clearly and adapt style to different situations. • Hold GCSE English and maths (grade 4 or above). • Reside within the MK postcode and be able to travel to college and work sites. • Possess strong communication skills and build positive customer relationships.
Requirements
- ▸fuel combustion
- ▸ventilation
- ▸gcse english
- ▸gcse maths
- ▸mk residency
- ▸customer relations
Benefits
Mears Group is offering a fixed‑term Plumbing and Domestic Heating (Level 3) apprenticeship in Milton Keynes with a salary that rises from £7.96 per hour for 16‑18‑year‑olds to £12.21 (increasing to £12.71 in April) for those aged 21 and over, based on a 42.5‑hour week that includes college time. The apprenticeship begins the week of 21 September 2026, following a start date at Mears on the week of 3 August 2026, and runs for approximately 48 months. Apprentices at Mears are paid above the national minimum wage and are compensated for both work and college attendance. The programme provides hands‑on experience in people’s homes, community projects and customer‑focused service, supporting the company’s commitment to developing the next generation of its workforce. • Earn an industry‑recognised qualification. • Get 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays. • Receive a £250 contribution toward driving lessons. • Access staff discounts on groceries, holidays, eye‑tests and other perks.
Work Environment
Field
Interview Process
-submit cv and complete apprenticeship questionnaire via mears careers website. -shortlisted candidates may be invited to an assessment centre or individual interview. -complete basic maths and english assessment as part of selection.