Plumber in Folkestone

Location: Folkestone

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to £33,500 per annum, plus company van & fuel card

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

We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy planned works contract in Folkestone. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing installations, 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 planned plumbing works within occupied and void properties, including full bathroom refurbishments and adaptations
• Install flush‑floor (wet room) bathrooms, including preparation works, pipework alterations, and final fit‑out
• Remove existing bathroom suites and make good areas in preparation for new installations
• Install and connect toilets, basins, level‑access showers, shower trays, wastes, traps, and associated fittings
• Modify, repair, or replace hot and cold water pipework to suit new bathroom layouts and designs
• Install and adapt drainage systems to accommodate flush‑floor shower installations
• Carry out plumbing works associated with accessibility adaptations, ensuring installations meet required standards and specifications
• Investigate and resolve issues with hot water systems, controls, and radiators as part of planned upgrades
• Ensure all works comply with current plumbing regulations, manufacturer guidelines, and health & safety requirements
• Accurately record job details, materials used, and completion notes using handheld devices or job sheets
• Liaise with supervisors and other trades to ensure works are completed on time and to specification
• Maintain tools, equipment, and company vehicle in good working order
• Work respectfully in residents’ homes, maintaining a clean, safe, and tidy working environment throughout the works
• Identify and report any additional works, defects, safeguarding concerns, or property issues encountered on site
• Adhere to all company health & safety policies and procedures at all times
• Provide consistently high levels of customer care and professionalism, minimising disruption to residents

Role Criteria:

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
• Previous experience in tiling
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Provide own hand and power tools
• 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 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.

Required Qualifications:

City & Guilds 2330 Levels 2 and 3 - Fully competent in all plumbing works and good knowledge and ability to carry out works in all other trades relating to kitchen and bathroom refurbishment contract.

If you need any help with your application process, we are here to support you. We 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.

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