Job Title: Plumbing Apprentice Location: Lewisham, London Company: Mears Ltd About Us: Mears Ltd is a leading provider of high-quality housing and care services across the UK. We are committed to delivering exceptional service and value to our clients, while fostering a positive work environment for our team. We believe in investing in talent and offering excellent opportunities for career growth and development. Job Description: We are seeking a motivated and reliable Plumbing Apprentice to join our team in Lewisham. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone eager to learn and gain hands-on experience in the plumbing trade. As an apprentice at Mears Ltd, you will receive on-the-job training from skilled professionals, working on a range of plumbing installations, repairs, and maintenance. Responsibilities: Assist with the installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems. Learn how to safely handle plumbing tools and equipment. Work alongside experienced plumbers to gain practical knowledge. Follow instructions and complete tasks efficiently and safely. Maintain a clean and organized work site. Attend training sessions and educational courses as required. Requirements: Strong interest in plumbing with a desire to develop your skills. Good communication and teamwork abilities. Ability to work in a physically demanding environment. A proactive and reliable attitude. Benefits: Full on-the-job training and support towards achieving your plumbing qualification. Competitive apprentice wage. We look forward to receiving your application and potentially welcoming you to the Mears Ltd team!
LUTON OR SURROUND AREA BASED PREFERRED General Description: Driver responsible for delivering and installing the furniture and accessories on each allocated job to the high standard required with a view to achieving the best effect possible for the customer. Principal Tasks: • Loading the vehicles as directed. In addition to the stock, this includes ensuring that all necessary tools and equipment are taken. The vehicle and the items must be legal, safe and secure. You must complete a daily vehicle checklist., • Where driving, doing so with the care necessary to avoid not only any vehicle accidents but also any damage to the stock carried., • Delivering, installing and assembling furniture as required, taking care to avoid any damage to the stock or any property or any injury to any person. This includes connecting and testing appliances and electricals, hanging pictures, fixing items to walls and any other general installation or handyman work but does not include any tasks that require a qualified plumber, electrician or other such certified tradesman., • You will also be required to fit bulbs, plugging in electrical's, cleaning the properties on completion, removing labels stuck to items (but not disposing of them), cleaning any marks on stock, and any other such small touches required to improve the overall result of the installation,, • Removing all packaging and any old items as required., • Keeping an accurate and comprehensive record of everything that has been installed and, particularly, noting any faults or defects or any missing items on the delivery app (DispatchTrack), • Completing all the allocated tasks on the day or within the time allocated., • Debriefing each installation as required at the earliest practical opportunity. This involves providing full written notes on DispatchTrack, photographs and any other such material., • Routine maintenance of vehicles as required to ensure that they are kept roadworthy, reliable and efficient, reporting any defects that require professional repair to the logistics manager., • Safekeeping and maintenance of equipment, tools, spares, kit or other company property to ensure that it is kept safe and ready for use, reporting any significant shortcomings., • Disposal and recycling of all waste in accordance with environmental procedures., • Furniture assembly or other warehousing work when not required for installation work, or any other general administrative work within the competence of the employee., • Clean driving licence, • Pass eyesight check, • Clean CRB/DBS Check, • 1 year driving Luton or similar size Van, • Good command of English (written + spoken), • Flexibility to work overtime on occasions, • Vitality Health Care, • Pret Coffee Subscription, • Staff events (Cinema, bowling, restaurants etc), • £29K - £31kper year
Job Opportunity: Maintenance & Window Cleaning Contractor We are seeking a reliable contractor to join our team, primarily for window cleaning and assisting with general maintenance and refurbishment across multiple residential blocks we manage within London & Essex areas. Role Details: • Predominantly window cleaning (training provided), • Assisting the maintenance team with general refurbishment and repairs, • Working days: Monday to Friday, 08:00 – 16:00, with optional weekend overtime, • Equipment, van, and insurance provided Requirements: • Full UK Driver’s Licence, • Right to work in the UK, • Proficiency in English, both spoken and written, to communicate effectively with clients and team members, • Experience in general maintenance work, • Ability to work independently (mostly while window cleaning), • Excellent customer service skills, demonstrating a commitment to client satisfaction, • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, managing time efficiently to meet deadlines Role Breakdown: • Approximately 3 days per week dedicated to window cleaning, • Remaining days assisting the maintenance team with a variety of tasks, including removal of fly-tipping, general repairs, refurbishment, and upkeep of communal areas and grounds Salary & Benefits: • £2,600 per month, • Opportunity to earn additional pay for weekend work, • Higher rates for qualified Electricians, Carpenters, or Plumbers If you are reliable, motivated, and enjoy varied work, we would love to hear from you.