Wetroom Fitter/ Multi-trade

Niyaa People; Leicester; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Additional annual leave

Sick pay

Bereavement leave

On-site parking

Company vehicle and fuel card

Job summary

Niyaa People are offering a permanent Wetroom Fitter role with a main contractor in the social housing sector. Based in Leicester, the salary is £37,000–£42,000 per year, with company benefits and long-term stability.

You will install wetrooms in occupied properties and carry out disabled adaptations. The ideal candidate will have proven Wetroom Fitter experience, strong multi-trade skills (plumbing, carpentry, tiling) and knowledge of AKW systems.

Qualifications

• Proven wetroom fitting experience.
• Strong multi-trade skills across plumbing, carpentry, tiling and decorating.
• Knowledge of AKW wetroom systems and disabled bathroom adaptations.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• NVQ or City & Guilds in wetroom installation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Complete AKW wetroom installations and disabled adaptations within occupied social housing properties.
• Carry out wetroom fitting including breaking out floors, modifying joists and subfloor prep.
• Install wetroom formers, drainage systems and watertight finishes.
• Set correct falls and drainage levels for water flow.
• Prepare floors for vinyl flooring contractors and fit sanitaryware and accessories.
• Undertake larger disrepair and refurbishment works and multi-trade tasks.

Skills

Wetroom fitting

Multi-trade skills

AKW wetroom systems

Disabled adaptations

Driving licence (UK)

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds (wetroom installation) desirable

Tools

AKW systems

Job description

Enjoy a permanent Wetroom Fitter role with an established main contractor working across the social housing sector, offering £37,000-£42,000 per year, company benefits and long-term stability. Based in Leicester, you’ll work across occupied social housing properties carrying out full wetroom installations, disabled adaptations and larger disrepair works.

This is a stable permanent opportunity for an experienced Wetroom Fitter with strong multi-trade skills, particularly in AKW wetroom systems and disabled adaptations. You’ll work across Leicester and surrounding areas, with ongoing training and opportunities for progression available.

As a Wetroom Fitter, you will be:

• Completing full AKW wetroom installations and disabled adaptations within occupied social housing properties.
• Carrying out wetroom fitting, including breaking out existing floors, modifying joists and preparing subfloors.
• Installing wetroom formers, gravity drains and pumped waste systems.
• Setting correct floor falls and drainage levels to ensure effective water flow.
• Installing and connecting shower pump systems and associated plumbing.
• Preparing floors ready for specialist vinyl flooring contractors.
• Installing sanitary ware, shower screens, grab rails, wall boarding, shower seating and other wetroom accessories.
• Ensuring all wetroom fitting is completed to a watertight, level and high standard.
• Undertaking larger disrepair and refurbishment works.
• Completing wider multi-trade works including plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling, painting/decorating and flooring repairs.
• Diagnosing defects and completing remedial works efficiently.
• Working professionally within tenants' homes, keeping areas clean and minimising disruption.
• Completing job sheets, reports and photographic records accurately.

• Proven Wetroom Fitter experience, ideally installing AKW systems and disabled bathroom adaptations.
• Strong knowledge of level-access shower installations, wetroom formers, drainage and pumped waste systems.
• Experience breaking out and preparing concrete and timber floors.
• A good understanding of drainage falls, floor levels and waterproofing requirements.
• Experience completing wetroom fitting within social housing or domestic refurbishment environments.
• Experience with larger disrepair and refurbishment works.Strong multi-trade skills across plumbing, carpentry, plastering, tiling and decorating.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• A full UK driving licence.
• NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications are desirable but not essential.

The role is offering the following benefits:

• £37,000-£42,000 salary
• Company pension
• Private medical insurance
• Additional annual leave
• Sick pay
• Bereavement leave
• On-site parking
• Company vehicle and fuel card where applicable
• Long-term permanent employment
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunities for progression and further training

Location & travel

Based in Leicester, covering Leicester and surrounding areas across the East Midlands. The role involves travelling between multiple social housing properties and completing wetroom fitting and disrepair works in occupied homes.