Plumber jobs are everywhere — from social housing repairs to new-build installations. With salaries starting at £30K and experienced plumbers earning £45K+, it's a trade that pays well and always has work.
Plumber Salary Ranges 2026
- Junior Plumber: £26,000-£32,000/year
- Experienced Plumber: £34,000-£42,000/year
- Lead/Supervising Plumber: £42,000-£50,000/year
- Agency/Hourly Rate: £19-£26/hour
Common Plumber Roles
- Social housing responsive repairs (MEARS, SNG, Clarion)
- New-build plumbing installations
- Commercial plumbing and heating
- Kitchen and bathroom fitting
- Emergency plumbing callouts
Qualifications Needed
- NVQ Level 2/3 in Plumbing and Heating
- Gas Safe registration (for gas work)
- CSCS card (for site work)
- Water Regulations (WRAS) certificate
Live Jobs — Plumber (2,118 available)
Remedial Plumber
Birmingham · Temporary
£30,000-36,000
Commercial Plumber
London · Temporary
£40,000-60,000
Plumber
Salisbury · Temporary
£32,000-35,000
Commercial Plumber
London · Temporary
£45,000-50,000
Plumber
Stevenage · Temporary
£28,000-50,000
Plumber
Oxford · Temporary
£35,000-40,000
Plumber
Oxford · Temporary
£35,000-40,000
Plumber
Cambridge · Temporary
£35,000-50,000