Subcontractor Reactive Plumber Jobs in Reading and the Thames Valley

SR PLUMBING NW LTD; Reading; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible subcontractor arrangement

Support with customer communication

Opportunity for regular maintenance work

Job summary

SR PLUMBING NW LTD is seeking experienced subcontractor reactive plumbers to join their network in Reading and the Thames Valley. This role focuses on domestic reactive maintenance including leaks, taps, and general plumbing faults.

Successful candidates will be responsible for diagnosing plumbing problems quickly and maintaining professional communication with customers. There is a lucrative earning potential ranging from £40,000 to £120,000 per year depending on workload and availability.

Qualifications

• Experience with domestic reactive plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to manage your own availability and respond reliably.
• Full UK driving licence and access to reliable transport.

Responsibilities

• Attend reactive plumbing maintenance jobs for domestic customers.
• Diagnose plumbing faults quickly and complete repairs to a clean standard.
• Keep customers informed and represent SR Plumbing professionally.

Skills

Reactive maintenance expertise

Strong domestic repair knowledge

Good customer communication

Tools

Own tools

Public liability insurance

Job description

SR Plumbing is building a trusted network of Subcontractor Reactive Plumbers across Reading and the Thames Valley.

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 Reading and the Thames Valley 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.

How to apply

Apply below with details of your reactive plumbing experience, areas covered, availability, insurance status and the type of maintenance work you prefer.