Multi Trade Plumber - Local Council

South West Recruitment LtdBournemouthreedpublished 10/23/2026

Your tasks

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.

  • 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.
  • Bathroom Installations: Fitting sanitaryware, showers, toilets, basins, shower screens and associated bathroom equipment.
  • Plumbing & Heating: Domestic plumbing, pipework alterations, radiator moves and installation of waste pumps, including Whale systems.
  • Tiling: Wall and floor tiling, primarily using standard-format tiles, ensuring a professional finish.
  • Carpentry & Building Works: Bathroom boxing, basic carpentry, occasional studwork, door widening and minor plastering, including dot and dab and bonding.
  • 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.

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.

Requirements

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.

  • Proven experience in disability adaptations and bathroom installations.
  • Experience installing level access shower rooms, including floor preparation, excavation and screeding.
  • 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.
  • 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.

What we offer

  • £42,700 per annum, depending on experience.
  • Permanent PAYE employment.
  • Company van provided.
  • Company iPad and mobile phone.
  • £450 annual tool allowance.
  • Uniform and PPE provided.
  • 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.

Other

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)

The position involves local travel only and is subject to a Basic DBS check.

Contact person

Listed by the employer in the job posting — for questions and your application.

  • Alan