Multi-skill Trades - Plumber

Multi-skill Trades - Plumber


Company
Platform Housing
Location
Birmingham
Posted
29 days ago
Via
via Indeed

Job Description
Have you got the right tools for the job?

Are you a Multi Skill Trades Plumber based in Birmingham and the West Midlands?

Platform Property Care have an opportunity for an experienced Multi Skill Trades Plumber to join our talented repairs and maintenance team and help us maintain and improve our homes, ensuring our customer's homes are maintained and repaired to a great standard. If you are based in Birmingham, Dudley or the Lichfield and Coleshill area then you should really get in touch!

You will be a Multi Skill Trades Plumber and plumbing will be your focus, but experience in other trades is an advantage.

The role is varied. No two days will be the same and you will meet a wide range of customers along the way. It's a tough task and our expectations are high. In return, you'll have the support of a great team.

We want somebody who can:

A team player, you'll be hard working and keen to learn with a can-do attitude. You'll be working in people's homes, so you'll need to be friendly and approachable with good communication and customer service skills. You'll also need to be organised and recognise the importance of delivering work right first time.

Working for Platform Property Care you will benefit from
• Basic salary of up to £36,848 per annum depending upon experience
• 25 days holiday plus opportunity to buy additional 5 days leave
• PPC Van + Fuel Card
• Mobile phone, iPad & lone worker device provided
• Pension contribution scheme with employer contributions of up to 12% (inclusive of life assurance and dependent on employee contributions)
• Access to free healthcare and dental plan through Medicash

We want someone who has:
• NVQ L2 Plumbing
• Experience of working as a plumber in the building trade either as a Plumber or as a multi-skilled Plumber
• Experience of working for a Social Landlord, housing association or council
• Associated trade skills of basic carpentry, plaster patching and wall tiling would also be desirable
• Experience of delivering multi-trade work
• Good organisational skills
• Experience of keeping jobs on track
• The drive to ensure works are completed quickly and efficiently
• Full driving Licence
• As you will be working within Customer's homes this role requires a DBS check.

There is also the opportunity to earn additional from being on the out of hours rota as required.

This role is for a team based in Birmingham, Dudley, Lichfield and Coleshill so you will need to live in these areas to be considered for the role.

Part of Platform Housing Group, Platform Property Care is a well-established property maintenance business. Working with us is more than just a job. We value the contribution that our colleagues make to our business; our vision is clear – we are growing fast, and we aim to achieve our plan through an engaged and highly skilled team.

If this sounds like the place for you then we'd love to hear from you! To find out more please contact Daniel Curry, Localities Area Manager, at [email protected] for a chat.

This role is mobile, so it is essential you have a current valid driving licence. Unfortunately, we cannot progress applications from applicants who do not hold this.

We do not require recruitment agency support at this time - all speculative CV's will be treated as a direct application.

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for qualified plumbers in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for plumbers aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Overtime must be paid at the same minimum rate with no less than 1.5 times for hours above 40 per week under the Working Time Regulations. Employers must keep records for 3 years.
Q What visa and salary threshold apply for non-UK plumbers seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK plumbers require a Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary threshold of £40,000 or the going rate for plumbers whichever is higher as of 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed employer plus English language at B1 level. Applications must be made online with a £719 fee for up to 3 years.
Q What qualifications and experience are required to work legally as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers must hold an NVQ Level 2 or 3 in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent plus a valid CSCS card for site access. Three years of relevant experience is mandatory for supervisory roles and Gas Safe registration is required for any gas work. Apprenticeships must be completed through approved providers listed on the Find an Apprenticeship service.
Q How many hours can plumbers work per week and what annual leave entitlement applies in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers are limited to an average of 48 hours per week over 17 weeks unless they opt out in writing. Full-time workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays equating to 28 days for a 5-day week. Rest breaks of 20 minutes apply after 6 hours of work.
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