Bathroom Fitter

South West Recruitment Ltd; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Permanent Multi Trade Bathroom Fitter to join a local Council team in Bournemouth. The role involves installing, refurbishing, and maintaining bathroom suites in various properties, ensuring residents have high-quality amenities. Candidates should possess NVQ Level 2 in plumbing and relevant experience. Benefits include a van, iPad, tool allowance, and generous holiday entitlement. This position requires a clean driving record and is subject to a DBS check.

Benefits

Yearly Tool Allowance

Company Pension scheme

Life Insurance

24 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Valid and current driving licence.
• Proven experience as a bathroom fitter or in a similar multi-trade role.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Install complete bathroom suites including toilets, sinks, and showers.
• Carry out refurbishments in accordance with specifications.
• Coordinate work with tenants and other trades.

Skills

Practical skills in tiling

Plumbing experience

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or a related trade

Tools

iPad

Van

Job description

We are recruiting for a Permanent, Multi Trade Bathroom Fitter for the local Council in Bournemouth, Dorset to join their Housing Maintenance Team.

You will be responsible for the installation, refurbishment, and maintenance of bathroom suites in council-owned properties, including homes, sheltered housing, and public facilities. Your work will contribute to ensuring residents have safe, high-quality, and accessible bathroom facilities.

Salary

£36,763 per annum - £18.13 per hour

Hours

8am - 4.30pm Monday to Friday (Friday finishes at 3.30pm)
39 hours per week

Key Responsibilities

• Install complete bathroom suites including toilets, sinks, showers, baths, and associated fixtures.
• Carry out bathroom refurbishments in accordance with council specifications and health & safety regulations.
• Undertake plumbing, tiling, basic carpentry, and finishing work as required.
• Ensure all works are completed to a high standard and within specified timeframes.
• Liaise with tenants, supervisors, and other trades to coordinate work effectively.
• Maintain accurate records of work completed and materials used.
• Ensure compliance with all council policies, including safeguarding and equality.
• Conduct basic fault finding and maintenance on existing bathroom systems.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment.

Duties and Requirements

• Have a valid and current driving licence as Van is provided.
• Proven experience as a bathroom fitter or in a similar multi-trade role.
• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in plumbing or a related trade.
• Strong practical skills in tiling, plumbing, and bathroom installation.
• You arehardworking, enthusiastic, and willing to learn, with good people skills.
• You are able to work on your own initiative.
• Experience of working on Disability Adaptations is essential.
• You will work from an I-Pad and all works will be populated from our call centre and scheduled by your planner.
• The I-Pads are also used for many other applications, forms and inspection certification along with regular email communication.
• All uniform and PPE will be provided.
• You don't have any unspent criminal convictions.

This position is subject to a Basic DBS check

You will also benefit from:

• Van
• iPad & Phone
• £450 yearly Tool Allowance
• Uniform & PPE
• 24 Days Holiday rising per year to a maximum of 31 days + Bank Holidays
• Chance to buy extra holiday (5 days)
• Early Finish on a Friday
• Local Travel only
• Company Pension scheme
• Life Insurance

To apply for this position please submit an up to date CV or alternatively please call Alan for more details.