Remedial Plumber – Leeds

Remedial Plumber – Leeds

Leeds, United Kingdom

Company
Fern Recruitment Limited
Location
Leeds
Salary
£34k–£36k a year
Posted
18 days ago
Via
via CV-Library

Job Description
Remedial Plumber – Leeds

£34000-£36000 + Van + Benefits + Overtime

Specialist Building Services Consultancy who provide a host of services, are currently looking for 2x Remedial Plumbers to join their compliance team and cover projects around the North and North-East of the UK. Some sites may take you out of this region, but this would be infrequent.

To apply for the Remedial Plumber role, the successful candidate will come with the following background.
• 5+ years post qualification experience working as a Remedial Plumber or Maintenance Plumber carrying out PPM, reactive and where needed upgrades/small installs.
• Have a stable career track record demonstrating longevity and commitment to all client contracts that they work on.
• Be experienced working on commercial sites including offices, health care, education and retail.
• Be Level 2 NVQ in Plumbing as a minimum.
• Full driving license and be DBS checked (enhanced preferred).
• Basic knowledge of legionella compliance would be beneficial, but training is provided.

The Remedial Plumber will work on a range of sites, will where possible be given regional work and will carry out duties including – PPM, deadleg removals and capping, stabbing points, TMV install/servicing, pipe refits/existing modifications, routine water hygiene monitoring and testing.

Working to a 40-hour week, our client offers optional overtime, excellent opportunities to pick up new training and additional qualifications. With a company vehicle, fuel card and expenses card, for more information, please email Nick Lewis with a copy of your CV

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Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers about Plumber Jobs in United Kingdom

Q What is the National Living Wage rate for plumber jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in plumber roles is £12.21 per hour from 6 April 2026. Plumbers working overtime must receive at least 1.5 times this rate under standard employment contracts. This applies to all employed plumbers regardless of experience level.
Q What salary threshold applies for a Skilled Worker visa in UK plumber jobs in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the Skilled Worker visa salary threshold for plumber positions is £38,700 per year or the going rate of £15.88 per hour for SOC code 5314 from January 2026. New entrants under 26 years old qualify at 70% of this threshold equalling £27,090 annually. The visa requires a job offer from a licensed sponsor lasting at least 3 months.
Q What qualifications are required to work as a plumber in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, plumbers must hold a Level 2 or Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Plumbing and Heating or equivalent City & Guilds qualification to meet eligibility criteria. Three years of verifiable site experience is mandatory for roles involving gas work under Building Regulations 2010. Employers verify these via the official Register of Qualified Plumbers database.
Q How many hours per week and holiday days are standard for UK plumber jobs in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, full-time plumber contracts specify 40 hours per week with a maximum of 48 hours including overtime under the Working Time Regulations. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave equalling 28 days for a 5-day week from January 2026. Statutory sick pay starts at £116.75 per week for up to 28 weeks.
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