Company
Ian Williams
Location
Leeds
Posted
4 days ago
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Job description
Our Capital/Planned MaintenanceTeam is growing, and with an average length of service of 4.5 years, we offer stability to skilled tradespeople who want a dependable future.
We’re looking for skilled Multi Trade Plumbers / Bathroom Fitters to join our successful team based in Leeds and the surrounding areas. You’ll fit full bathroom suites and install low level and accessible showers in our customers' properties.
We offer more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you are rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
Benefits
At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:
• Competitive basic salary of £34,293 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £38,349 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
• Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.
The Multi Trade Operative role:
• Undertaking first and second fix installations in bathroom fitting, as well as undertaking other minor works in patch plastering, joinery, tiling and painting, vinyl flooring, and wet wall panel cladding
• You will take pride in delivering an exceptional level of customer service, ensuring you are providing updates and considering their needs at all times, while being able to complete your work
• Your, the team's, and the customer's Health and Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do. Ensure all working environments are safe and relevant documentation is completed at all stages.
What will you bring as a Multi Trade Operative?
• Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Plumbing
• Experience of fitting full bathroom suites including tiling, vinyl flooring, decorating, wet wall panel cladding and some knowledge/experience of low level and accessible showers.
• A proficient level of health and safety awareness and working knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as you will sometimes be working within vulnerable settings
• Possession of a full current UK driving licence.
Life at Ian Williams
Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.
We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.
Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!
Can’t find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page, and join our talent community.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.
We’re looking for skilled Multi Trade Plumbers / Bathroom Fitters to join our successful team based in Leeds and the surrounding areas. You’ll fit full bathroom suites and install low level and accessible showers in our customers' properties.
We offer more than just a job, we provide a secure environment where you are rewarded fairly and on time. Our goal is to make a difference in people's lives.
Benefits
At Ian Williams, we offer more than just a job:
• Competitive basic salary of £34,293 for a 39 hour working week
• On target earnings up to £38,349 with bonus, travel and fare allowance
• Company van, fuel card, and travel expenses
• Uniform and PPE provided, no charge, and PDA to manage your work effectively
• Plus paid holidays, Pension contributions, Life Insurance
• Free legal and financial advice, plus free counselling via Lighthouse Charity
Our tradespeople don’t just join us, they stay with us. We don’t just talk career development, we live it. Find out more by reading “Life at Ian Williams” below.
The Multi Trade Operative role:
• Undertaking first and second fix installations in bathroom fitting, as well as undertaking other minor works in patch plastering, joinery, tiling and painting, vinyl flooring, and wet wall panel cladding
• You will take pride in delivering an exceptional level of customer service, ensuring you are providing updates and considering their needs at all times, while being able to complete your work
• Your, the team's, and the customer's Health and Safety will be at the forefront of everything you do. Ensure all working environments are safe and relevant documentation is completed at all stages.
What will you bring as a Multi Trade Operative?
• Qualified with NVQ level 2 in Plumbing
• Experience of fitting full bathroom suites including tiling, vinyl flooring, decorating, wet wall panel cladding and some knowledge/experience of low level and accessible showers.
• A proficient level of health and safety awareness and working knowledge
• Excellent communication and customer service skills, as you will sometimes be working within vulnerable settings
• Possession of a full current UK driving licence.
Life at Ian Williams
Working at Ian Williams means stability, safety and the chance to go further with us. Our employees benefit from long-term secured work, due to our contracts, a guaranteed 39 hour paid week and consistent opportunities to boost earnings.
We strive to create a strong safety culture, recognised by the ROSPA Presidential Award, which gives us a stay culture.
Our Trades community has an average length of service of 4.5 years. You’ll be joining a company where your skills are valued, your hard work is rewarded, and we’ll support your development both on and off the tools. We are proud our Tradespeople have grown into Business and General Managers. Don’t apply for a job, apply for a career!
Can’t find the job you are looking for right now? Express your interest on our Careers page, and join our talent community.
About Ian Williams Ltd
Discover more about us by reviewing our website, and also through our social media platforms, along with Indeed and Glassdoor.
The successful applicant will be required to complete a criminal records check. As an organisation assessing applicants’ suitability for positions which are included in the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order using criminal record checks processed through the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS), we comply fully with the and undertake to treat all applicants for positions fairly.
Ian Williams is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Diversity is more than a commitment at Ian Williams—it is the foundation of what we do. We are fully focused on equality and believe deeply in diversity of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ethnicity, and all other characteristics that make us different.
We reserve the right to shortlist prior to the closing date.
Ian Williams Ltd will use applicants’ details for recruitment purposes only. For more information, please read our Candidate Privacy Notice located at our website.
We are delighted to have strong relationships with our preferred agencies, therefore we politely request no agencies engage with us in regards to this position.
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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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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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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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Which documents are needed when applying for welder positions through the UK government apprenticeship or job schemes in 2026?
Applicants must submit a valid passport, National Insurance number, proof of NVQ Level 3 or CSWIP certificate, and a completed application via the Find a Job service by 31 March 2026 for the April intake. Right to work evidence and a Disclosure and Barring Service check dated within the last 12 months are mandatory for construction sites. All documents must be uploaded in PDF format under 5MB each.
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