Plumber

Mears; Dartford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company is looking for an experienced Plumber to join their team in Dartford. This role involves conducting a variety of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in NHS mental health properties, ensuring they are safe and functional. Applicants should have an NVQ level 2 in Plumbing, proven experience in domestic plumbing, and strong customer service skills. This full-time position offers a salary up to £38,250 along with additional benefits like a company van and 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Annual Mears Fun Day

Volunteering Leave

Staff perks with Mears Rewards

Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Qualifications

• Experience in occupied homes and mental health environments is beneficial.
• Full UK driving license required.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.

Responsibilities

• Carry out responsive plumbing repairs in occupied properties.
• Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and drainage issues.
• Ensure all work complies with current plumbing regulations.

Skills

Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance

Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills

Excellent customer service skills

Education

NVQ level 2 or above in Plumbing

Job description

Annual salary: up to £38,250.00

Plumber

Location: Dartford and surrounding areas but travel where needed across Kent

Contract: Full Time, Permanent

Salary up to £36,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card

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

Our Kent Facilities Management branch supports two major NHS Trusts in the Kent region. The branch is responsible for administering all activities related to delivering facilities management services across multiple buildings. Our purpose is to ensure these buildings are safe, compliant, and fully operational for their users. Some of our core repair and maintenance functions include – Gas, Electrical, Lifts, Water and General plumbing and building works. Our clients—Kent & Medway Partnership Trust (Mental Health Services) and Kent Community Health Foundation Trust—provide care across offices, secure units, clinics, dental surgeries, and inpatient / outpatient facilities throughout Kent.

We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Kent. 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 NHS mental health 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

• NVQ level 2 or above in Plumbing
• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
• Happy to work within mental health environments
• 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 work on the OOH 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 Mears Rewards - discounts of up to 10% weekly groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, plus much 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 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.