Plumber/Bathroom Installer

RECRUITMENT HELPLINE; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Workplace pension

Company van (subject to role)

Job summary

Recruitment Helpline is seeking an experienced Plumber/Bathroom Installer for a full-time role in Plymouth and surrounding areas. The job involves completing bathroom and wetroom first-fix plumbing to a high standard, working with the installation team and reporting progress to the Director.

The role offers initial subcontract or permanent routes, with competitive hourly rates (£19–£21) and a clear path to longer-term opportunities.

Qualifications

• Proven plumbing experience, particularly within bathrooms and wetrooms.

Responsibilities

• Strip out existing bathroom plumbing and sanitaryware.
• Assess existing services and identify potential issues.
• Install and alter hot and cold-water services.
• Install soil pipes, wastes and drainage.
• Complete heating and towel-radiator alterations.
• Position services from approved designs and layouts.
• Pressure testing and checking installations before walls/floors are closed.
• Record and report additional works as needed.
• Support second-fix bathroom installation when required.
• Maintain clean, organised work areas.
• Communicate with Director and installation team.

Skills

Plumbing experience

First-fix planning

Bathroom/wetroom work

Driving licence

Customer-focused

Team collaboration

Job description

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Plumber/Bathroom Installer to join a well-established company

Job Type: Full-Time, Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

Salary: £19-21 per hour

Location: Plymouth, Devon and surrounding areas

Job Type: Full time opportunity- Initial Subcontract or permanent employment routes available

About The Company:

They specialise in professionally managed, high-quality bathroom and wetroom installations across private homes and premium holiday properties. The company’s reputation is built on craftsmanship, professionalism, communication and close attention to detail.

The role would suit an experienced plumber who takes genuine pride in producing organised, accurate and thoroughly tested first-fix plumbing ready for the next stage of installation.

Working alongside the Company Director and their existing installation team, your primary responsibility will be completing bathroom and wetroom first-fix plumbing accurately and efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Stripping out existing bathroom plumbing and sanitaryware.
• Assessing existing services and identifying potential issues.
• Installing and altering hot and cold-water services.
• Installing soil pipes, wastes and associated drainage.
• Completing heating and towel-radiator alterations.
• Positioning services accurately from approved designs and layouts.
• Pressure testing and checking installations before walls and floors are closed.
• Recording and reporting unforeseen or additional works.
• Supporting second-fix bathroom installation where required.
• Maintaining clean, organised and professional working areas.
• Communicating clearly with the Director and wider installation team.

Candidate Profile

• Proven plumbing experience, particularly within bathrooms and wetrooms.
• Strong first-fix knowledge and the ability to plan service routes accurately.
• Experience working with hot and cold services, wastes, soil, heating and sanitaryware.
• The ability to read and work accurately from approved layouts.
• Confidence using appropriate hand and power tools.
• A full UK driving license.
• A professional, reliable and customer-focused approach.
• High standards of workmanship and pride in leaving work ready for the next trade.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Experience with studwork, plasterboarding, floor preparation, tanking or general bathroom fitting would be advantageous but strong plumbing and first-fix capability is the priority

References and examples of previous work will be required

Work Arrangements and pay

They are open to discussing either of the following arrangements with the right candidate:

Initial subcontract opportunity

• £21.00 per hour.
• Approximately 42.5 hours available per week.
• Equivalent potential gross invoicing of approximately £46,410 annually, based on 42.5 hours being worked and invoiced across 52 weeks.
• Initial six-month program of work anticipated, subject to projects, performance and the agreed subcontract terms.
• Opportunity to discuss permanent employment following a successful working period.

Permanent employment opportunity

• £17.50 per hour.
• Approximately £38,675 gross per year based on 42.5 paid hours per week.
• Performance-based bonus scheme.
• 20 days’ annual holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Long-term security and progression within the business.
• Following successful probation and performance review, potential salary progression to £42,500 per year.
• Potential use of a company sign-written van, subject to role requirements and company policy.

This is an opportunity to become part of a growing specialist company with clear standards, excellent customer relationships and a long-term vision.

The company values people who communicate properly, solve problems constructively and care about the quality of the finished project. In return, we provide organised projects, clear expectations, consistent support and genuine opportunities to progress.

If you are an experienced plumber who values quality, consistency and being part of a professional team, we would be pleased to hear from you.

The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.