Plumber

Job Summary

Full‑Time Permanent | Salary up to £39,000 per annum, plus company van & fuel card | 42.5 hours per week (8‑5 Monday‑Friday) |

Location:

Oxford.

We’re looking for an experienced and dependable

Uso plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Oxford. This practical, hands‑on role requires carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing properties.

• Carry out responsive plumbing repairs itilize occupied properties
• Diagnose and repair leaks, blockages, and drainage issues
• Replace taps, toilets, cisterns, basins, and other sanitary ware
• Repairparticle or replace pipework, valves, and fittings
• Work on unvented cylinders
• Investigatettää and resolve issues with hot water systems and radiators
• Ensure all work complies with current plumbing regulations and health & 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 maintenance or to access pipework, 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
  
  BD 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 & safety capita policies and procedures
• Provide high levels of customer care at all times

• Proven experience in domestic repairs and maintenance in a plumbing position
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and manage workload effectively
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent customer service skills, Wein experience working in occupied homes
• Good understanding of health & 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

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Annual Mears Fun Day - 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
• Staff perks with Mears Rewards – discounts up to 10% on groceries, holidays, eye test vouchers, share save scheme, and more
• Family‑friendly policies
• Company van, fuel card, and uniform

All 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 for over 3 months, and have fewer than 9 points. Candidate undergo relevant Background, Identity & Security checks before commencement of employment.

Mears Group is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment, is a Disability Confident employer, and proudly supports the Armed Forces Covenant. We encourage voluntary sharing of background information during the application stages to promote social mobility. These questions are optional and will not impact your ability to apply.

Apply below or contact Laura Bourne () for discussion. We will support you throughout the application process.