Multi Trade Plumber - Local Council
| Company: | South West Recruitment Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £42,700 to £42,700 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | BH1 2NF |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Posting date: | 23 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 22 Nov 2026 |
Summary
Multi-Trade Plumber - Disability Adaptations
Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
Salary: £42,700 per annum (PAYE), depending on experience
Job Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9.00am-5.00pm (39 hours per week)
We are recruiting for an experienced
Multi-Trade Plumber to join the local Council in Bournemouth, carrying out bathroom installations and disability adaptations within domestic properties.
This position requires a skilled tradesperson with a strong plumbing background and the ability to undertake a range of associated building works.
Experience installing level access shower rooms and disability adaptations is particularly important.
Key Responsibilities
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Level Access Showers: Installing preformed shower trays, including Tuff Form systems, and carrying out floor excavation, screeding and preparation to create level access shower areas.
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Bathroom Installations: Fitting sanitaryware, showers, toilets, basins, shower screens and associated bathroom equipment.
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Plumbing & Heating: Domestic plumbing, pipework alterations, radiator moves and installation of waste pumps, including Whale systems.
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Tiling: Wall and floor tiling, primarily using standard-format tiles, ensuring a professional finish.
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Carpentry & Building Works: Bathroom boxing, basic carpentry, occasional studwork, door widening and minor plastering, including dot and dab and bonding.
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Disability Adaptations: Installing grab rails, specialist bathroom equipment and wash-dry toilets, including Closomat systems.
• Completing work to the required quality, safety and customer service standards.
Essential Skills & Experience
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Proven experience in disability adaptations and bathroom installations.
• Experience installing
level access shower rooms, including floor preparation, excavation and screeding.
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Level 2 qualification or above in Plumbing & Heating, or equivalent proven time-served experience.
• Good understanding of
WRAS Water Supply Regulations.
• Competence in domestic plumbing, tiling, carpentry and general bathroom installation.
• Experience installing waste pumps and specialist sanitary equipment.
• Ability to work independently, organise workloads and deliver high-quality workmanship.
• Good communication skills and a professional approach when working in occupied properties.
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Full, valid driving licence (company van provided).
• Own tools suitable for plumbing and associated multi-trade work.
Time-served applicants will be required to provide relevant employment references.
Additional Requirements
You will receive work instructions and appointments through a company-provided iPad, which is also used for inspection records, certification, forms and email communication.
The position involves local travel only and is
subject to a Basic DBS check.
Salary & Benefits
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£42,700 per annum, depending on experience.
• Permanent PAYE employment.
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Company van provided.
• Company iPad and mobile phone.
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£450 annual tool allowance.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
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24 days' annual leave, increasing with service to a maximum of 31 days, plus bank holidays.
• Option to purchase up to 5 additional days' holiday.
• Early finish on Fridays.
• Local travel only.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
How to Apply
To apply for this permanent opportunity, please submit your latest CV. Alternatively,
please contact Alan for further information.
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