Plumber in Hove

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £38,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card and OOH rota

Hours: 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday to Friday)

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

Location: Brighton

Notes: This is a practical, hands-on role focused on delivering repairs and maintenance in social housing.

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
• Provide 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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day
• Volunteering Leave - paid volunteering in the community
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards - discounts on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, Share save scheme, and more
• Family friendly policies
• Company Van, Fuel Card, and Uniform

Other requirements: All our roles require entitlement to work within the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered. To drive a Mears vehicle, you must be aged over 21, have held your licence for more than 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. All roles are subject to Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

How to apply

Apply below or to discuss your application further; contact: Laura Bourne (laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk) If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you and will be accessible every step of the way.

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 have achieved the Gold Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS). We hold an Endorser Award for the Career Transition Partnership, recognizing 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. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.