Plumber

About the Role

The role includes diagnosing and fixing a variety of plumbing issues, ensuring compliance with regulations, accurately recording work using handheld devices, and maintaining tools, equipment and the company vehicle. Participation in an out‑of‑hours emergency rota may be required. • Perform responsive plumbing repairs in occupied social housing, including fixing leaks, blockages and drainage issues. • Replace and install sanitary ware such as taps, toilets, basins and bath panels. • Repair or replace pipework, valves, fittings and investigate hot‑water systems and radiators. • Ensure all work complies with current plumbing regulations and health‑and‑safety standards; record work using handheld devices. • Maintain tools, equipment and the company vehicle in good working order; adhere to the out‑of‑hours emergency rota. • Provide high levels of customer service while working respectfully in residents' homes.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸plumbing repairs
• ▸sanitary installation
• ▸pipework replacement
• ▸hot‑water diagnostics
• ▸regulation compliance
• ▸tool maintenance

What You Bring

We are seeking an experienced plumber to join our expanding team on a busy responsive repairs contract for occupied social housing in Brighton. This practical, hands‑on role involves maintaining homes to a high standard and interacting directly with residents, requiring professionalism and strong customer‑service skills. Candidates must have proven experience in domestic plumbing repairs, carpentry maintenance, a full UK driving licence and the ability to work independently. Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving, and communication skills are essential, as is willingness to join the out‑of‑hours rota. All candidates must have the right to work in the UK and will undergo background, identity and security checks. To apply, contact Laura Bourne at [email protected]. Mears is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities. • Must have proven domestic plumbing experience, carpentry repair experience and a full UK driving licence. • Strong fault‑finding, problem‑solving and independent workload management skills. • Excellent communication and customer‑service abilities; able to use job‑management systems. • Willingness to participate in out‑of‑hours emergency rota.

Requirements

• ▸plumbing
• ▸carpentry
• ▸driving licence
• ▸fault‑finding
• ▸problem‑solving
• ▸customer service

Benefits

Annual salary up to £38,000 per annum plus a company van, fuel card and a 42.5‑hour out‑of‑hours rota. The position is full‑time permanent, based in Brighton, working 8‑5 Monday‑Friday. Mears Group offers up to £38,000 salary, a company van, fuel card, uniform, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, an annual Fun Day, volunteering leave and staff discounts through Mears Rewards. The company promotes a diverse, inclusive workplace, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, veteran transition programs and social‑mobility initiatives. • Offer up to £38,000 salary, company van, fuel card, uniform and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays. • Annual Mears Fun Day, volunteering leave and staff discounts through Mears Rewards, share‑save scheme.

Work Environment

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