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The HireWorks Ltd Active Vacancy

Plumber / Fitter

Employer: The HireWorks Ltd Location: Cambridge Salary: £35,000 - £45,000/annum
Posted on
09 October 2026 (Yesterday)
Employment Type
Permanent
Closing Date
08 November 2026
Job Reference
225709736

About this role

This Plumber / Fitter role is based in Cambridge, carrying out domestic and commercial plumbing works and bathroom installation projects across Cambridge and surrounding villages. The successful candidate will manage bathroom installations and refurbishments from initial planning through to completion, while undertaking hands-on plumbing and heating work. Responsibilities include carrying out full bathroom installations and renovations, fitting baths, showers, toilets, basins, taps and associated plumbing, coordinating subcontractors and other trades, and undertaking general plumbing repairs and installations such as replacing taps, fitting sanitary ware, diagnosing leaks and installing new plumbing systems. The salary is £35,000 to £45,000 per annum.

Job Description

A great opportunity has arisen for a Plumber / Fitter to join an established team, carrying out domestic and commercial plumbing works and bathroom installation projects across Cambridge and surroinding villages.

This role involves managing bathroom installations and refurbishments from initial planning through to completion, while undertaking hands-on plumbing and heating work. The successful candidate will work closely with clients, subcontractors and other trades to ensure projects are delivered efficiently, safely and to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage bathroom installation and refurbishment projects from start to finish, including planning, preparation, installation and final completion.
  • Carry out full bathroom installations and renovations, including fitting baths, showers, toilets, basins, taps and associated plumbing.
  • Coordinate subcontractors and other trades to ensure work is properly scheduled and completed to the required standard.
  • Undertake general plumbing repairs and installations, including replacing taps, fitting sanitary ware, diagnosing leaks and installing new plumbing systems.
  • Carry out plumbing and heating works, including underfloor heating, radiators, hot water cylinders and complete heating systems.
  • Ensure all work is completed with excellent attention to detail, maintaining high standards of workmanship and customer satisfaction.
  • Liaise professionally with clients and other trades throughout projects, resolving practical issues and ensuring work progresses smoothly.

The ideal candidate must have:

  • Proven experience in bathroom fitting, bathroom renovations and full bathroom installations.
  • Strong practical problem-solving skills and excellent attention to detail.
  • Experience coordinating subcontractors and working alongside other trades to deliver projects from start to finish.
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills, with the confidence to liaise with clients and colleagues.
  • Experience working across a variety of domestic and commercial plumbing projects.
  • Relevant plumbing qualifications, ideally NVQ Level 2 or equivalent.
  • Competency in plumbing and heating systems, including underfloor heating, radiators and hot water cylinders.
  • A valid driving licence and a clean driving record suitable for commercial driving purposes.
  • Recent references from a similar role.

We endeavour to reply to every candidate, every time, but if you haven't heard back within 10 days, please understand that you have unfortunately been unsuccessful for this position, or the position has been filled. Please call the office or send an email to discuss other potential positions.