Plumber - West of Scotland

Plumber - West of Scotland


Company
Empower Digital Limited
Job Type
Full–time and Contractor
Salary
£17.62 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Totaljobs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for 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 as of April 2026. Plumbers must receive at least this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the rate. Employers in the construction sector are required to keep records for 3 years.
Q What salary threshold applies for a Skilled Worker visa as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
The UK government requires a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5314 whichever is higher for a Skilled Worker visa in 2026. Plumbers must have a job offer from a licensed sponsor and a certificate of sponsorship issued no more than 3 months before the application. The visa allows stays up to 5 years initially.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to work as a plumber in the United Kingdom?
GOV.UK requires plumbers to hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent plus 2 years of relevant experience for most roles. Applicants must also complete the Construction Skills Certification Scheme card before starting work on sites. No formal degree is needed but Gas Safe registration is mandatory for gas-related tasks.
Q What documents are needed to apply for plumber jobs through the UK government portal in 2026?
Applicants must submit a CV, proof of NVQ qualifications, CSCS card, and right to work documents via the Find a Job service on GOV.UK. References from previous employers covering the last 2 years and a valid passport are also required for shortlisted candidates. Applications are processed within 10 working days for most listings.
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