1,272 Plumber Jobs in Uk

Plumber Cards and Qualifications

Almost all newly trained plumbers are required to have a valid JIB-PMES card before they start working, the majority of employers consider the cards a must for all plumbing positions.

You can find out more about JIB cards or visit JIB-PMES website directly.

Plumber Duties

Plumbers are in high demand and will be involved in a huge number of projects from simple hot/cold water systems or central heating systems to fuel pipes and fire protection systems.

1. Ability to give cost and time estimates
2. Bending and joining pipes and fittings
3. Install heating systems
4. Troubleshooting and finding and fixing faults
5. Servicing central heating systems and radiators
6. Installing and fixing showers and washing machines
7. Emergency boiler breakdowns

Plumber Average Salaries

Newly trained: £15,000 - £20,000

Experienced: £20,000 - £28,000

Highly Experience: £40,000 +

Salaries depend on location, employer and any overtime you may do. Self-employed general construction operatives set their own pay rates.

These figures are a guide and provided by The National Career Service and Go Construct.

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