Plumber Jobs in United Kingdom
All jobs below are from employers who hold a valid UK sponsor licence and can issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Plumber roles are classified under Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers (SOC 5315) and qualify for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can hire internationally for this role. View our occupation codes & salary thresholds to understand how the required salary is calculated. As a shortage occupation, a lower salary bar and extra immigration points may apply.
UK market salary · ASHE 2025
What plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers earn in the UK
UK market basic pay at a glance
How visa salary requirements compare to what employers pay.
Most plumbers & heating and ventilating installers and repairers in the UK earn between £30,524 and £43,524 in basic pay. For Skilled Worker visa holders, the minimum salary (going rate) for this role is £38,100 (SOC 5315), sitting at the 56th percentile of what UK employers pay and £1,544 above the median. Since this falls below the general salary threshold, sponsors must pay at least £41,700.
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Hourly rate: £16.23 Plumber Location: Dover Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £16.23 per hour, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy Planned works contract in Dover. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing properties. From fixing
About The Role We’re looking for a skilled Plumber (NVQ Level 3) with a full driving licence to join our Non‑Housing Repairs Team. You’ll carry out a mix of plumbing and multi‑trade repairs across a range of council‑managed buildings, working independently while being supported by an experienced team. What you’ll do Deliver high‑quality plumbing and multi‑trade repairs Manage your own workload and respond to urgent jobs Use digital tools to record work and order materials Identify follow‑on repa
We are recruiting for Multi Skilled Plumber to join our team. You will carry out and/or oversee the repair/maintenance/installation of complex plant and equipment across all Hampshire and Isle of Wight Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (HIOWH) properties. This will involve a multi-skilled approach as well as the full range of duties associated with the postholders primary trade as a Plumber or Mechanical Engineer. This will include planned preventative maintenance and reactive repair works across
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Multi Trade Plumber to join our Repairs service. Find out exactly what skills, experience, and qualifications you will need to succeed in this role before applying below. As a Multi Trade Plumber you will carry out all aspects of property repairs & maintenance as defined by your primary trade and associated work. We Are Looking For Someone Who Must hold a full UK driving license. Holds a recognised Plumbing qualification such as City & Guil
Annual salary: up to £36,491.65 Plumber Location: Hammersmith & Fulham Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £36,491.65 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Hammersmith & Fulham. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenan
Competitive pay Expression of Interest – Plumber Location: Evesham Contract Start Date: 1 July 2026 Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent Join us on our new, exciting contract Mears Group is preparing to mobilise a new long-term social housing repairs and maintenance partnership across the wider Midlands region. Delivering housing repairs and maintenance services across a geographically diverse social housing portfolio covering market towns, rural communities and urban locations, the contract will
Annual salary: up to £39,000.00 Plumber Location: Staines Full Time Permanent Salary up to £39,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) Pyramid Plus South, a joint venture partnership between A2Dominion and Mears Property Services, provides repairs and maintenance, compliance, planned replacements and fire risk assessment works. We successfully complete over 35,000 repairs, 2,200 electrical tests, 1,000 voids and fit 600 kitchens and bathrooms ann
Company Description About Environment & Safety SOCOTEC’s Environment and Safety team provides expert environmental, health and safety consultancy and compliance services that help organisations manage risk, protect people and safeguard the environment. Our services include environmental monitoring and consultancy, water safety and hygiene solutions with Legionella risk assessments and water system management, fire safety consultancy and inspections, occupational hygiene assessments and workp
Annual salary: up to £38,000.00 Plumber Location: Croydon Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £38,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Croydon. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing p
Annual salary: up to £38,000.00 Plumber Location: Dartford Contract: Full Time Permanent Salary up to £38,000 per annum, plus, company van & fuel card 42.5 hours per week (8-5 Monday- Friday) We’re looking for an experienced and dependable Plumber to join our expanding team, supporting a busy responsive repairs contract in Dartford. This is a practical, hands-on role where you’ll be responsible for carrying out a wide range of plumbing repairs and maintenance tasks in occupied social housing
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Plumber roles fall under SOC 5315 (Plumbers and heating and ventilating installers and repairers), which is eligible for UK Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Employers with a valid sponsor licence can sponsor Plumber positions.