Plumber

Plumber

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

Contract: Full Time Permanent

Salary up to 36000 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 clientsKent & Medway Partnership Trust (Mental Health Services) and Kent Community Health Foundation Trustprovide care across offices secure units clinics dental surgeries and inpatient/outpatient facilities throughout Kent.

Were 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 youll 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 youll be the go-to expert for keeping homes safe functional and comfortable. Youll 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 thats making a real difference in the community. Were 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.

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