Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative
Location: Plymouth, Devon (covering Devon & Cornwall)
Salary: Up to £39,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
The Opportunity
Our client is a well-established national property maintenance and refurbishment contractor delivering services across a range of sectors, including healthcare, defence, education, commercial, leisure, and residential housing.
Due to continued growth, they are seeking an experienced Plumber / Multi-Trade Operative to join their team, working across Devon and Cornwall on void properties, kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes, and major repairs projects.
This is a plumbing-led role with opportunities to utilise additional trade skills to support project completion and deliver high-quality results.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out plumbing installations, repairs, and refurbishments, including:
- Bathroom and kitchen installations
- Pipework systems
- Hot and cold water services
- Work on occupied and void properties.
- Support kitchen and bathroom refurbishment programmes.
- Assist with major repairs and planned maintenance works.
- Undertake associated multi-trade tasks, including:
- Minor carpentry works
- Boxing-in and finishing works
- General property repairs
- Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and to specification.
- Follow health and safety procedures and complete relevant risk assessments.
- Collaborate with colleagues and site teams to deliver projects on schedule.
Candidate Requirements
- NVQ Level 2/3 or City & Guilds in Plumbing (or equivalent experience).
- WRAS approval.
- Experience working on void properties, kitchen and bathroom refurbishments, or major repairs.
- Multi-trade skills including some combination of:
- Carpentry
- Tiling
- Plastering
- Decorating
- Full UK driving licence.
- Strong understanding of health and safety requirements.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- DBS clearance or willingness to undergo a DBS check.
Desirable
- Unvented Hot Water Systems certification.
- Gas Safe accreditation.
Benefits
- Salary up to £39,000 depending on experience.
- Company van and fuel card.
- 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
- Employee referral bonus scheme.
- Long-service recognition awards.
- Employee discounts and wellbeing benefits package.
- Paid volunteering day each year.
- Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities.
