Multi Trade Plumber - Local Council

South West Recruitment Ltd; Christchurch; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company iPad and mobile phone

Uniform and PPE provided

Company pension scheme

Option to purchase up to 5 extra days’

Early finish on Fridays

Tool allowance

24 days' annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Multi-Trade Plumber to join the Bournemouth-based project handling disability adaptations within domestic properties. You will work on bathroom installations, level access showers and a range of related trades in occupied homes.

The role requires a skilled tradesperson with a strong plumbing background, capable of independent work and delivering high-quality workmanship.

Qualifications

• Experience installing level access showers and related floor prep.
• Competence in domestic plumbing, tiling and bathroom installations.
• Good communication and ability to work independently in occupied properties.

Responsibilities

• Install level access showers and perform floor excavation, screeding and prep.
• Fit sanitaryware, showers, toilets, basins and bathroom equipment.
• Carry out domestic plumbing, radiator moves and waste pump installation.
• Tile walls and floors with standard-format tiles for a professional finish.
• Carry out basic carpentry and building works in bathrooms.

Skills

Domestic plumbing

Level access showers

Carpentry & building

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Level 2 Plumbing & Heating

Tools

Whale systems

Tuff Form showers

Job description

Multi-Trade Plumber - Disability Adaptations

Location: Bournemouth, Dorset

Salary: £42,700 per annum (PAYE), depending on experience

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm (39 hours per week)

We are recruiting for an experienced

Multi-Trade Plumber to join the local Council in Bournemouth, carrying out bathroom installations and disability adaptations within domestic properties.

This position requires a skilled tradesperson with a strong plumbing background and the ability to undertake a range of associated building works.

Experience installing level access shower rooms and disability adaptations is particularly important.

Key Responsibilities

Level Access Showers: Installing preformed shower trays, including Tuff Form systems, and carrying out floor excavation, screeding and preparation to create level access shower areas.

Bathroom Installations: Fitting sanitaryware, showers, toilets, basins, shower screens and associated bathroom equipment.

Plumbing & Heating: Domestic plumbing, pipework alterations, radiator moves and installation of waste pumps, including Whale systems.

Tiling: Wall and floor tiling, primarily using standard-format tiles, ensuring a professional finish.

Carpentry & Building Works: Bathroom boxing, basic carpentry, occasional studwork, door widening and minor plastering, including dot and dab and bonding.

Disability Adaptations: Installing grab rails, specialist bathroom equipment and wash-dry toilets, including Closomat systems.

• Completing work to the required quality, safety and customer service standards.
• Experience installing level access shower rooms, including floor preparation, excavation and screeding.
• Good understanding of WRAS Water Supply Regulations.
• Competence in domestic plumbing, tiling, carpentry and general bathroom installation.
• Experience installing waste pumps and specialist sanitary equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organise workloads and deliver high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working in occupied properties.

Proven experience in disability adaptations and bathroom installations.

Level 2 qualification or above in Plumbing & Heating, or equivalent proven time-served experience.

Additional Requirements

You will receive work instructions and appointments through a company-provided iPad, which is also used for inspection records, certification, forms and email communication.

The position involves local travel only and is

subject to a Basic DBS check.

Salary & Benefits

£42,700 per annum, depending on experience.

• Company iPad and mobile phone.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days’ holiday.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Company pension scheme.

£450 annual tool allowance

24 days' annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 31 days, plus bank holidays.

Full, valid driving licence (company van provided).

Own tools suitable for plumbing and associated multi-trade work.

Time-served applicants will be required to provide relevant employment references.