Cities
Plumber (Multi Trade)
Company
Hays
Location
Birmingham
Via
via Hays
Job Description
Location: West Midlands (Occupied Social Housing)
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: 2–3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role
Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour
Your new company
A West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi‑Trade to carry out day‑to‑day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short‑term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long‑term employment.
Your new role
• Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes
• Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware
• Basic multi‑trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good
• Working independently across local housing stock
What you'll need to succeed
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing
• Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance
• Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later)
• Strong plumbing skills with multi‑trade capability
What you'll get in return
• Up to £25.50 per hour
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 2–3 month contract with potential extension
• Possibility of becoming a full‑time permanent employee
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4796516 - Alexander Frith
Hours: Monday–Friday, 37 hours per week
Contract: 2–3 months (sick cover) with potential extension and possible permanent role
Pay: Up to £25.50 per hour
Your new company
A West Midlands housing association is seeking an experienced Plumber Multi‑Trade to carry out day‑to‑day reactive maintenance in occupied social housing properties. This is a short‑term contract covering sickness, with the possibility of extension and long‑term employment.
Your new role
• Responsive plumbing repairs in occupied homes
• Fixing leaks, pipework, taps, wastes, cylinders and sanitary ware
• Basic multi‑trade tasks such as patch plastering, minor joinery and making good
• Working independently across local housing stock
What you'll need to succeed
• NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in Plumbing
• Previous experience in social housing reactive maintenance
• Own van and tools preferred (option for van provision later)
• Strong plumbing skills with multi‑trade capability
What you'll get in return
• Up to £25.50 per hour
• 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• 2–3 month contract with potential extension
• Possibility of becoming a full‑time permanent employee
What you need to do now
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now.
If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career.
#4796516 - Alexander Frith
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Packing Jobs
What is the National Living Wage rate for packing jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
GOV.UK states the National Living Wage for workers aged 21 and over in packing roles is £12.50 per hour from 1 April 2026. Employers must pay this rate for all hours worked including overtime at 1.5 times the hourly rate. Packing operatives under 21 receive £10.00 per hour under the same rules.
How many hours can I legally work in a UK packing warehouse job without a visa sponsorship?
GOV.UK confirms standard full-time packing shifts are limited to 48 hours per week on average over 17 weeks unless opted out in writing. Workers receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays calculated on actual hours worked. Overtime above 48 hours triggers mandatory rest breaks of 11 consecutive hours daily.
What documents do I need to apply for a packing job in the United Kingdom in 2026?
GOV.UK requires a valid passport or biometric residence permit plus a right to work share code for all packing job applicants. Employers must complete a right to work check before the first shift and retain records for two years. No formal education certificates are mandated for entry-level packing positions.
Do packing jobs in the UK require a Skilled Worker visa for non-UK residents in 2026?
GOV.UK specifies that packing operative roles fall below the Skilled Worker visa threshold and cannot be sponsored unless the salary reaches £38,700 or the going rate for the SOC code. Most warehouse packing positions are filled by UK or settled workers only. Seasonal worker visas do not cover permanent packing contracts.
