Bathroom Fitter - Local Council

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

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a Multi Trade Bathroom Fitter for the Housing Maintenance Team in Bournemouth. The role involves installing, refurbishing, and maintaining bathroom suites in council-owned properties. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2 in plumbing, strong practical skills, and experience with disability adaptations is essential. Benefits include a competitive salary of £36,763 per annum, tool allowance, and pension scheme.

Benefits

Van

iPad & Phone

£450 yearly Tool Allowance

Uniform & PPE

24 Days Holiday rising to 31 days + Bank Holidays

Chance to buy extra holiday (5 days)

Company Pension scheme

Life Insurance

Qualifications

• Valid and current driving license required.
• Experience as a bathroom fitter or in a similar multi-trade role.
• Hardworking, enthusiastic attitude and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Install complete bathroom suites and carry out refurbishments.
• Coordinate with tenants and supervisors effectively.
• Maintain compliance with health & safety regulations.

Skills

Plumbing

Tiling

Bathroom installation

Carpentry

People skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in plumbing or related trade

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
£450yearly 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.