Plumber

Mears Group PLC; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commercial vehicle and fuel card

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company pension scheme

Life Assurance (1x annual salary)

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Mears Group in Birmingham is seeking an experienced Plumber to join our Voids team, carrying out repairs and refurbishments in empty social housing properties to lettable standards. You will perform installations, maintain water systems and work to high safety and quality standards.

The role is full-time permanent, 42.5 hours per week (8-5, Monday to Friday), and based in Birmingham. A company van and fuel card are provided, with opportunities for professional development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out plumbing repairs, renewals and installations within void properties.
• Replace toilets, basins, sinks, taps, baths and other sanitary ware as required.
• Repair and renew pipework, valves, wastes and water supply systems.
• Identify and rectify leaks, blockages and plumbing defects.
• Carry out repairs to hot and cold water systems.
• Assist with property refurbishment works to ensure homes meet lettable standards.
• Record completed works and materials used via handheld devices or job sheets.
• Work closely with supervisors and other trades to meet void turnaround targets.

Skills

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £37,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday)

Location: Birmingham

About The Role

We are looking for an experienced and reliable Plumber to join our Birmingham Voids team, helping to bring empty social housing properties back up to a high standard before new tenants move in.

Duties

• Carry out plumbing repairs, renewals and installations within void properties
• Replace toilets, basins, sinks, taps, baths and other sanitary ware as required
• Repair and renew pipework, valves, wastes and water supply systems
• Identify and rectify leaks, blockages and plumbing defects
• Carry out repairs to hot and cold water systems
• Assist with property refurbishment works to ensure homes meet lettable standards
• Remove and refit bath panels to access and repair pipework where required
• Complete work in line with company standards, regulations and health and safety requirements
• Record completed works and materials used via handheld devices or job sheets
• Work closely with supervisors and other trades to meet void turnaround targets
• Maintain tools, equipment and company vehicle in good working order
• Identify and report any additional repairs or property defects
• Adhere to all health and safety policies and procedures
• Deliver high-quality workmanship and excellent customer service when interacting with colleagues, contractors or incoming tenants

Role Criteria

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
• 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.

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Assurance (1x annual salary)
• Company pension scheme with Pensions people
• 5% employee and 3% employer pension contribution with People pension
• Commercial vehicle and fuel card
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Family friendly policies including enhanced maternity (14 weeks full pay, 12 weeks half pay and 13 weeks statutory pay), paternity (2 weeks full pay) and adoption leave
• Employee Assistance Programme - free confidential support and counselling available
• Mears Rewards offering discounts and cashback at leading retailers including travel, household items and shopping
• 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 – up to two days per year to support community initiatives
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Share save scheme
• Recognition and long service awards
• Buy up to 5 days holiday each year depending on length of service
• Learning and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities across Mears Group
• Occupational health support
• Green car scheme with Tusker after successful probation period
• We have a range of internal forums that Aline with our company core values and beliefs including Mears Men, Women’s Heath, Pride at Mears, R.E.A.C.H, Women Operative support, Armed Forces, Women in Leadership, Diverse

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 over 3 months and have less than 9 points.

Candidates should be aware that all our roles are subject to relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

At Mears Group, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment where everyone can thrive, we are a Disability Confident employer, valuing individuality and ensuring equal opportunities for all.

We proudly support the Armed Forces Covenant and are honoured to have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) to coincide with this, we hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognising our commitment to veterans transitioning into civilian careers.

In our continued effort to promote social mobility, we invite applicants to voluntarily share their background information during the application stages to help us better understand the diverse experiences of our candidates. This is to ensure we are committed to improving social mobility. We use the Social Mobility Index to assess and enhance opportunities for individuals from diverse backgrounds. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.