Plumber

Overview

An experienced and reliable Plumber is required to support a busy responsive repairs contract in Brighton. This is a permanent, full-time, site-based position focused on plumbing repairs and maintenance within occupied social housing homes.

The role involves a broad mix of practical repair work, from dealing with leaks and fittings to investigating more involved problems with heating or drainage. You will work directly with residents, so a courteous manner and strong customer service are important. The position offers regular work and the chance to contribute to better housing conditions in the local community.

Key Details

Location: Brighton, England, United Kingdom

Contract: Full-time, permanent

Hours: 42.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Pay: Up to £38,000 per year

Additional support and benefits include a company van, fuel card, and participation in an out-of-hours rota.

Responsibilities

• Respond to plumbing repair requests in occupied properties and complete work to a high standard.
• Find and fix leaks, blockages, and drainage problems.
• Replace sanitary fittings such as taps, toilets, cisterns, basins, and similar items.
• Repair or renew pipework, valves, and related plumbing components.
• Assess and resolve faults with hot water systems and radiators.
• Carry out work in line with current plumbing rules, health and safety requirements, and safe working practices.
• Keep accurate records of completed work, materials used, and job notes through handheld devices or paper job sheets.
• Remove, repair, or refit bath panels when needed to reach pipework or complete leak investigations, ensuring a neat professional finish.
• Look after tools, equipment, and the assigned company vehicle.
• Work considerately in residents’ homes and leave the area clean and safe.
• Spot and report any extra repair needs, safeguarding issues, or property concerns.
• Take part in the emergency out-of-hours rota when required.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Deliver a consistently high level of customer care.

Requirements

• Proven background in domestic plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Experience with carpentry repairs and maintenance.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to work on your own and organise your workload effectively.
• Strong diagnostic and problem-solving ability.
• Good customer service skills and experience working in occupied homes.
• Solid understanding of health and safety rules and safe working methods.
• Comfortable using handheld devices or job management systems to log work.
• Willing to join the out-of-hours emergency rota.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK; visa sponsorship is not offered.
• To drive a company vehicle, you must be over 21, have held a driving licence for at least 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points.
• Employment is subject to background, identity, and security checks before starting.

Benefits

• Annual leave of 25 days plus bank holidays.
• Annual Mears Fun Day as a company thank-you event.
• Paid volunteering leave to support community activity.
• Employee discounts through Mears Rewards, including savings on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, a share save scheme, and more.
• Family-friendly policies.
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform provided.

Additional Information

This is a practical role for someone who takes pride in delivering work correctly first time and who enjoys solving problems in a busy housing repairs environment. Candidates should be comfortable working in occupied homes and dealing with residents in a professional, respectful way.

For application support or to discuss the role further, contact Laura Bourne at laura.bourne@mearsgroup.co.uk.

The employer promotes diversity and inclusion, is a Disability Confident employer, supports the Armed Forces Covenant, and holds recognition for its support of veterans and social mobility. Applicants may also be invited to voluntarily share background information during the application process to help improve understanding of social mobility; this is optional and does not affect eligibility.