Multi-Trade Plumber

Multi-Trade Plumber


Company
A&S Group
Location
Leeds
Salary
£32k–£37k a year
Posted
14 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor

Job Description
Position: Multi-Trade Plumber
Location: Various sites across the North East and surrounding areas

The Multi-Trade Plumber is responsible for carrying out a variety of skilled plumbing, maintenance, and repair tasks across residential properties. This role involves working within high-end markets for the UK’s leading developers and retirement companies.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
• Plumbing Installation: Install, maintain, and repair plumbing systems including pipework, sanitary ware, taps, valves, toilets, sinks, baths, showers, radiators, and associated fixtures and fittings in line with project specifications and regulations.
• Repairs & Maintenance: Diagnose and repair plumbing faults including leaks, blockages, faulty fixtures, and damaged pipework. Carry out routine maintenance and inspections to identify and prevent potential issues.
• Surface & Area Preparation: Prepare work areas and plumbing systems for installation or repair work, ensuring minimal disruption and maintaining a clean and safe working environment at all times.
• Multi-Trade Duties: Carry out additional maintenance and repair tasks outside of plumbing where required, including basic carpentry, tiling, painting, patch plastering, and general maintenance works.
• Material Management: Measure and order materials required for each project, ensuring minimal waste. Maintain stock levels and ensure tools and equipment are kept in good working condition.
• Health & Safety Compliance: Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensure work areas are kept clean, safe, and compliant at all times.
• Customer Interaction: Communicate professionally with clients, site managers, and stakeholders to discuss project requirements, provide updates, and ensure customer satisfaction with completed work.
• Providing trade expertise within additional trades, offering an efficient, high-quality repairs and replacement service.
• Being willing to upskill and develop to enable completion of all types of trade work.
• Working alongside other tradespeople, providing support and training where apprentices are used.
• Using hand and electric/machine tools and being prepared to undertake training where required.
• Driving and being responsible for a company vehicle when required, in accordance with health and safety procedures, Group Fleet Policy, and Drivers Handbook, including conducting weekly vehicle checks.
• Using and being responsible for a company mobile phone as required by the Group, ensuring it is used responsibly and in accordance with company instructions.
• Completing all necessary associated work documentation.

Qualifications and Experience
• Experience: Proven experience as a plumber or in a similar maintenance role, with a strong portfolio of completed projects. Experience within residential maintenance and construction projects is advantageous. The ability to assist in other areas of maintenance and installation schedules will be beneficial.
• Education: Relevant NVQ or equivalent qualifications in Plumbing or Construction. Valid CSCS card required.

Skills
• Proficient in the use of plumbing tools and equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience in maintenance within construction projects.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality workmanship.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Requirements
• NVQ qualifications or equivalent in Plumbing
• Competent in undertaking a wide variety of tasks outside of your trade
• Own tools to complete tasks effectively
• Full UK driving licence
• Able to provide two references
• Reliable and professional
• Gas Safe Certification

You Will Receive
• Salary in the region of £32,000 – £37,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience and qualifications)
• Permanent contract working Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm, with flexibility required to meet business and customer needs, including occasional evening/weekend work
• 28 days annual leave
• Tool allowance opportunity following successful probationary period
• Access to company van, fuel card, and trade card (work use only)
• Excellent career development opportunities

Pay: £32,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:
• Company car

Work Location: In person

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage for plumbers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK sets the National Living Wage at £12.50 per hour for all workers aged 21 and over as of 1 April 2026. Employed plumbers must receive at least this rate for a standard 40-hour week, equating to £500 weekly or £26,000 annually before deductions. Overtime must be paid at no less than the minimum rate.
Q What salary threshold applies for a Skilled Worker visa as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a minimum salary of £38,700 or the occupation going rate for plumber roles under SOC code 5314 on the Skilled Worker visa. Sponsors must issue a valid Certificate of Sponsorship in 2026, and the role must be at least RQF level 3. The visa duration starts at up to 5 years.
Q What qualifications are required to work legally as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK states plumbers need an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent plus registration with a competent person scheme such as CIPHE. New entrants from 2026 must complete an apprenticeship or college course meeting Part P building regulations. No experience substitutes for the qualification requirement.
Q What documents are needed to apply for plumber jobs through the UK government portal in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a National Insurance number, proof of qualifications such as NVQ certificate, and right to work evidence for all plumber applications. Applicants must upload a CV, two references, and DBS check result dated within 2026. Online submission via Find a Job portal closes applications after 30 days.
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