Cities
Plumber - West of Scotland
Company
Empower Digital Limited
Job Type
Full–time and Contractor
Salary
£17.62 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
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Job Description
Trade: Plumber
Location: West of Scotland, Renfrewshire & Surrounds
Type: Permanent, Mobile Working
Rate: Between £17.62 and £19.23 p/h DOE,
Pension: Government Stakeholder,
Vehicle: Provided
Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are an extremely fast paced 24/7 Multi-Trade contracting company, operating throughout the West of Scotland area, but won’t be restricted to that area alone. They work in Social Housing delivering all types of reactive and response Plumbing Maintenance, Installations & Repairs.
They are looking to add another fully qualified but experienced Reactive Repairs Plumber to the team, they are looking for someone who can and will develop into a working supervisor. Ideally the individual will be familiar with Social Housing. It is essential you and have experience in Maintenance & Reactive Plumbing.
You will travel throughout the Borders region, based in the West of Scotland. The role will consist of, but not restricted to:
• > Social Housing: Void Property upgrades (namely plumbing only works - but you will be asked to assist ither trades from time to time), Reactive Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing upgrades and Installations to homes and respite/care facilities.
• > All type plumbing works must be undertaken to Bathroom, Kitchen Refurbs, Ensuite Upgrades, Medical Adaptations / General Plumbing Installations (WCs/Baths etc).
Please note: You will be required at times "To get the job over the line" and not leave a customer without essential needs. There is an ON-CALL Rota (approximately 1 in 4) for this role, remunerated accordingly.
• ***We ask that you work your 8 hours per day in full, you are and will be monitored for start and finish times. Please simply be ethical and moral, work your 8 hours per day- a fair days pay for a fair days work.
Location: West of Scotland, Renfrewshire & Surrounds
Type: Permanent, Mobile Working
Rate: Between £17.62 and £19.23 p/h DOE,
Pension: Government Stakeholder,
Vehicle: Provided
Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are an extremely fast paced 24/7 Multi-Trade contracting company, operating throughout the West of Scotland area, but won’t be restricted to that area alone. They work in Social Housing delivering all types of reactive and response Plumbing Maintenance, Installations & Repairs.
They are looking to add another fully qualified but experienced Reactive Repairs Plumber to the team, they are looking for someone who can and will develop into a working supervisor. Ideally the individual will be familiar with Social Housing. It is essential you and have experience in Maintenance & Reactive Plumbing.
You will travel throughout the Borders region, based in the West of Scotland. The role will consist of, but not restricted to:
• > Social Housing: Void Property upgrades (namely plumbing only works - but you will be asked to assist ither trades from time to time), Reactive Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing upgrades and Installations to homes and respite/care facilities.
• > All type plumbing works must be undertaken to Bathroom, Kitchen Refurbs, Ensuite Upgrades, Medical Adaptations / General Plumbing Installations (WCs/Baths etc).
Please note: You will be required at times "To get the job over the line" and not leave a customer without essential needs. There is an ON-CALL Rota (approximately 1 in 4) for this role, remunerated accordingly.
• ***We ask that you work your 8 hours per day in full, you are and will be monitored for start and finish times. Please simply be ethical and moral, work your 8 hours per day- a fair days pay for a fair days work.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Plumber Jobs
What is the National Living Wage for starting plumbers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over is £12.80 per hour from 1 April 2026. Entry-level plumbers must receive at least this rate for all hours worked including travel time between jobs. Employers must pay overtime at 1.5 times the rate after 40 hours per week.
What visa salary threshold applies to overseas plumbers applying for UK work in 2026?
The Skilled Worker visa requires a minimum salary of £38,700 or the occupation going rate for plumbers whichever is higher as of January 2026. Applicants need a valid Certificate of Sponsorship and must score at least 70 points under the points-based system. Visas are issued for up to 5 years initially with Indefinite Leave to Remain possible after 5 years continuous residence.
What qualifications and experience are required for plumber jobs in the United Kingdom?
Plumbers require an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Domestic Heating or equivalent qualification approved by the Department for Education. A minimum of 3 years documented site experience is needed before full registration with a competent person scheme. The standard apprenticeship route lasts 48 months with 20% off-the-job training hours.
How many hours per week and days of leave do UK plumbers receive under 2026 rules?
The Working Time Regulations limit average working hours to 48 per week with plumbers typically contracted for 40 hours. Annual leave entitlement is 5.6 weeks including bank holidays calculated from the first day of employment. Employers must provide rest breaks of 20 minutes after 6 hours worked.
