Wetroom Fitter/ Multi-Trade

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Private medical insurance

Annual leave

Sick pay

Bereavement leave

On-site parking

Company vehicle

Job summary

Niyaa People Ltd. is seeking an experienced Wetroom Fitter for a permanent role based in Leicester. You will install AKW wetrooms in occupied social housing, handling disabled adaptations and larger disrepair works across the East Midlands.

A stable, long-term opportunity with a salary (£37,000-£42,000) and benefits. Role requires strong multi-trade skills across plumbing, carpentry, plastering and tiling, plus a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Proven wetroom fitter experience in social housing.
• Experience with AKW wetroom systems and disabled adaptations.
• Knowledge of level-access showers, drainage and waste systems.
• Experience with larger disrepair and refurbishment projects.
• Has a full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Complete AKW wetroom installations in occupied social housing.
• Carry out wetroom fitting, floor preparation and subfloor works.
• Install drains, gravity and pumped waste systems, and set correct falls.
• Fit sanitary ware, shower screens, rails and wetroom accessories.
• Work professionally within tenants' homes with minimal disruption.
• Prepare job sheets and photographic records.

Skills

Wetroom fitting

Multi-trade skills

AKW wetroom systems

Disabled adaptations

Drainage knowledge

Plumbing

Carpentry

Tiling

Flooring

Full UK driving licence

NVQ/City & Guilds desirable

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds qualifications

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.

I'd love to see CVs from anyone who has worked as a Wetroom Fitter, Multi-Trade Operative, Multi Skilled Operative or Maintenance Operative, particularly those with social housing experience and a background in wetroom fitting.

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.

I'd love to speak to anyone who has:

• 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 professional, tidy and customer-focused approach.


• 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.

If you're an experienced Wetroom Fitter with strong multi-trade skills and a proven background in wetroom fitting, looking for a permanent role delivering quality installations, disabled adaptations and larger disrepair works within social housing, I'd like to hear from you.