Subcontractor Reactive Plumber Jobs in Newcastle

SR PLUMBING NW LTD; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Subcontractor earning potential

Flexible working arrangements

Support with customer communication

Job summary

SR PLUMBING NW LTD in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking experienced subcontractor plumbers for domestic reactive maintenance work. This role involves attending to plumbing issues like leaks, toilets, radiators, and general faults, with a focus on customer communication and effective problem-solving.

Compensation ranges from £40,000 to £120,000 per year depending on workload, providing subcontractors with clear job details and the potential for a steady stream of work.

Qualifications

• Must have full UK driving licence and reliable transport.
• Experience dealing directly with customers in occupied homes.
• Ability to provide clear job notes, photos, and updates.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive plumbing maintenance jobs.
• Diagnose problems quickly and complete repairs.
• Provide clear updates and job notes after each appointment.
• Manage own availability and respond to work.

Skills

Experienced reactive maintenance plumber

Strong domestic repair knowledge

Ability to work independently

Clear customer communication skills

Public liability insurance

Tools

Own tools

Reliable transport

Job description

SR Plumbing is building a trusted network of Subcontractor Reactive Plumbers across Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear.

This work is focused on domestic reactive maintenance: leaks, toilets, taps, radiators, pipework, cylinders and general plumbing faults. It will suit experienced subcontractors who want regular work opportunities, clear job details and a professional office team behind them.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive plumbing maintenance jobs for domestic customers and selected managed properties.
• Deal with leaks, faulty taps, toilets, pipework issues, cylinders, radiators and general plumbing faults.
• Diagnose problems quickly and complete practical repairs to a clean standard.
• Provide clear updates when parts, follow‑on work or specialist support are needed.
• Keep customers informed and represent SR Plumbing professionally on every visit.
• Submit clear job notes, photos and completion details after each appointment.
• Manage your own availability and respond reliably to accepted subcontractor work.

Requirements

• Experienced reactive maintenance plumber with strong domestic repair knowledge.
• Own tools and ability to work independently on day‑to‑day plumbing faults.
• Public liability insurance or willingness to put suitable cover in place before starting work.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport.
• Confident dealing directly with customers in occupied homes.
• Able to provide clear job notes, photos and updates for office records.

Desirable experience

• Experience with landlord, letting agent or managed property maintenance.
• Confidence working on cylinders, radiators, small pipework alterations and fault diagnosis.
• Availability for urgent appointments when workload requires it.

What success looks like

• Accept suitable jobs and attend when agreed.
• Diagnose reactive plumbing faults efficiently.
• Complete repairs cleanly and professionally.
• Keep customers and the office updated when follow‑on work is needed.
• Provide clear records, photos and completion notes.

Benefits

• Subcontractor earning potential from £40,000 to £120,000 per year depending on accepted workload.
• Reactive plumbing maintenance work in agreed regional areas.
• Flexible subcontractor arrangement based on availability and suitable jobs.
• Clear job details from the office before attendance.
• Support with customer communication and follow‑on work coordination.
• Opportunity to build a regular pipeline of maintenance jobs.

Location and working pattern

Covering Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear and agreed nearby service areas for reactive plumbing maintenance appointments.

Subcontractor field work based on accepted appointments, agreed availability, urgent maintenance demand and regional coverage.