Company
Empower Digital Limited
Job type
Full–time and Contractor
Salary
£17.62 an hour
Posted
4 days ago
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Job description
Trade: Plumber
Location: West of Scotland, Renfrewshire & Surrounds
Type: Permanent, Mobile Working
Rate: Between £17.62 and £19.23 p/h DOE,
Pension: Government Stakeholder,
Vehicle: Provided
Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are an extremely fast paced 24/7 Multi-Trade contracting company, operating throughout the West of Scotland area, but won’t be restricted to that area alone. They work in Social Housing delivering all types of reactive and response Plumbing Maintenance, Installations & Repairs.
They are looking to add another fully qualified but experienced Reactive Repairs Plumber to the team, they are looking for someone who can and will develop into a working supervisor. Ideally the individual will be familiar with Social Housing. It is essential you and have experience in Maintenance & Reactive Plumbing.
You will travel throughout the Borders region, based in the West of Scotland. The role will consist of, but not restricted to:
• > Social Housing: Void Property upgrades (namely plumbing only works - but you will be asked to assist ither trades from time to time), Reactive Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing upgrades and Installations to homes and respite/care facilities.
• > All type plumbing works must be undertaken to Bathroom, Kitchen Refurbs, Ensuite Upgrades, Medical Adaptations / General Plumbing Installations (WCs/Baths etc).
Please note: You will be required at times "To get the job over the line" and not leave a customer without essential needs. There is an ON-CALL Rota (approximately 1 in 4) for this role, remunerated accordingly.
• ***We ask that you work your 8 hours per day in full, you are and will be monitored for start and finish times. Please simply be ethical and moral, work your 8 hours per day- a fair days pay for a fair days work.
Location: West of Scotland, Renfrewshire & Surrounds
Type: Permanent, Mobile Working
Rate: Between £17.62 and £19.23 p/h DOE,
Pension: Government Stakeholder,
Vehicle: Provided
Consilium Contracting Services Ltd are an extremely fast paced 24/7 Multi-Trade contracting company, operating throughout the West of Scotland area, but won’t be restricted to that area alone. They work in Social Housing delivering all types of reactive and response Plumbing Maintenance, Installations & Repairs.
They are looking to add another fully qualified but experienced Reactive Repairs Plumber to the team, they are looking for someone who can and will develop into a working supervisor. Ideally the individual will be familiar with Social Housing. It is essential you and have experience in Maintenance & Reactive Plumbing.
You will travel throughout the Borders region, based in the West of Scotland. The role will consist of, but not restricted to:
• > Social Housing: Void Property upgrades (namely plumbing only works - but you will be asked to assist ither trades from time to time), Reactive Plumbing Repairs, Plumbing upgrades and Installations to homes and respite/care facilities.
• > All type plumbing works must be undertaken to Bathroom, Kitchen Refurbs, Ensuite Upgrades, Medical Adaptations / General Plumbing Installations (WCs/Baths etc).
Please note: You will be required at times "To get the job over the line" and not leave a customer without essential needs. There is an ON-CALL Rota (approximately 1 in 4) for this role, remunerated accordingly.
• ***We ask that you work your 8 hours per day in full, you are and will be monitored for start and finish times. Please simply be ethical and moral, work your 8 hours per day- a fair days pay for a fair days work.
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What is the National Living Wage for welders in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
The National Living Wage for welders aged 21 and over is £12.50 per hour as of April 2026 according to the latest rate update. Welders working overtime must receive 1.5 times this rate for hours beyond 40 per week. Employers in construction must also pay the Construction Industry Scheme deductions on top of this base rate.
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What visa and sponsorship salary threshold applies to overseas welders seeking work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Overseas welders require a Skilled Worker visa sponsored by a licensed UK employer with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211, whichever is higher, as of 2026. The visa lasts up to 5 years and requires a Certificate of Sponsorship issued no earlier than 3 months before application. Dependants are permitted only if the main applicant meets the £38,700 threshold.
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What qualifications and experience are required to work as a welder in the United Kingdom in 2026?
Welders must hold at least an NVQ Level 3 in Welding or equivalent plus 2 years of verifiable experience in coded welding processes such as MIG, TIG or MMA. Employers in regulated sectors require current CSWIP or ASME certification valid for the specific material and position. No formal degree is mandated but apprenticeships must be completed through an approved provider registered with the Education and Skills Funding Agency.
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