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.