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Annual salary: up to £42,840.00
** Plumber
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* Location:

Brentwood
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* Contract:

Full Time Permanent
**** Salary up to £42.840 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card
**** 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday
- Friday)
** Task Team, we are based in Brentwood Essex, but within our team we have people who live in Kent, Sussex, Essex and London. Our team helps mobilise, demobilise and support contracts throughout the whole of Mears, we provide support for contracts that are understaffed, have works in progress that need reducing. We mainly carry out repairs on Day to Day/Response works, but we are occasionally used for Voids and Planned also.

This means we can work on any contract within Mears who needs assistance, our main areas for works are London, Kent and surrounding areas, with sometimes staying away/travelling to assist.

No two days are the same, and your ability to adapt, problem-solve, and deliver excellent customer service will be key to your success.

We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in
** Brentwood.
** This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing properties.

From fixing leaks and replacing taps to diagnosing more complex issues with heating systems or drainage, you’ll be the go-to expert for keeping homes safe, functional, and comfortable. You’ll be working directly with residents, so a professional approach and strong customer service skills are essential.

With a steady flow of work and a commitment to improving housing standards, this is a great opportunity to be part of a team that’s making a real difference in the community. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, solves problems efficiently, and gets the job done right the first time.
** 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 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
* Provided high levels of customer care at all times
** Role Criteria:
*** Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
* Experience in Carpentry 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 we can offer you.
*** 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Annual Mears Fun Day - Our annual Fun Day is organised as a massive thank you from the Executive team for all the hard work!
* Volunteering Leave - Mears supports employees to undertake paid volunteering in the community, in support of our social value commitment.
* Staff perks with…