Company
Fixcrowd
Location
London
Job type
Full–time and Contractor
Salary
£41k–£45k a year
Posted
4 days ago
Via
via Glassdoor
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Job description
Senior Plumber & Multi-Trade Engineer (CIS) – Full-Time – Van & Fuel Provided
Fixcrowd is hiring a Senior Plumber & Multi-Trade Engineer for a full-time, ongoing CIS role (self-employed) with consistent weekly work across London.
This role is for engineers who can work independently, diagnose issues properly, and complete jobs without callbacks. You will not need to source work, quote, or chase payments — everything is managed by our operations team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plumbing (Core Requirement)
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Leak detection and repairs
• Tap, shower, and sanitary replacements
• Pipework repairs and installations
• Toilet systems and flush mechanisms
• General reactive plumbing maintenance
Multi-Trade (Required)
• Carpentry adjustments (doors, frames, skirting)
• Tiling and re-grouting
• Minor roofing and guttering repairs
• Drainage issues and blockages
• Basic electrical replacements (switches, sockets, lights)
• General property maintenance
What You Get
• Consistent full-time job flow (no gaps in work)
• Company van or motorbike
• Fuel card
• Company credit card for materials
• Business mobile phone
• Structured scheduling (jobs planned for you)
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term stability
Requirements
• Minimum 7 years combined plumbing and multi-trade experience
• Strong fault-finding ability (must work without supervision)
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional communication with tenants and agents
• Clean workmanship with low recall rate
• Ability to complete multiple jobs per day
Important
• This is a CIS (self-employed) role
• You must be reliable and available for consistent daily work
• Engineers who cannot handle both plumbing and multi-trade work will not be considered
Who This Role Suits
• Engineers tired of chasing work
• Engineers who want consistent income and structure
• Professionals who take pride in doing jobs properly the first time
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: £41,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
• Are you currently registered as self-employed (CIS) or willing to work under CIS full-time?
• If selected, can you commit to starting work and attending daily jobs consistently without cancellations?
• Can you independently diagnose and complete plumbing jobs without supervision?
• What is your earliest available start date?
Experience:
• Plumbing: 5 years (required)
• Multi-trade: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Do you have a full UK driving licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
Fixcrowd is hiring a Senior Plumber & Multi-Trade Engineer for a full-time, ongoing CIS role (self-employed) with consistent weekly work across London.
This role is for engineers who can work independently, diagnose issues properly, and complete jobs without callbacks. You will not need to source work, quote, or chase payments — everything is managed by our operations team.
What You’ll Be Doing
Plumbing (Core Requirement)
• Fault finding and diagnostics
• Leak detection and repairs
• Tap, shower, and sanitary replacements
• Pipework repairs and installations
• Toilet systems and flush mechanisms
• General reactive plumbing maintenance
Multi-Trade (Required)
• Carpentry adjustments (doors, frames, skirting)
• Tiling and re-grouting
• Minor roofing and guttering repairs
• Drainage issues and blockages
• Basic electrical replacements (switches, sockets, lights)
• General property maintenance
What You Get
• Consistent full-time job flow (no gaps in work)
• Company van or motorbike
• Fuel card
• Company credit card for materials
• Business mobile phone
• Structured scheduling (jobs planned for you)
• Overtime opportunities
• Long-term stability
Requirements
• Minimum 7 years combined plumbing and multi-trade experience
• Strong fault-finding ability (must work without supervision)
• Full UK driving licence
• Professional communication with tenants and agents
• Clean workmanship with low recall rate
• Ability to complete multiple jobs per day
Important
• This is a CIS (self-employed) role
• You must be reliable and available for consistent daily work
• Engineers who cannot handle both plumbing and multi-trade work will not be considered
Who This Role Suits
• Engineers tired of chasing work
• Engineers who want consistent income and structure
• Professionals who take pride in doing jobs properly the first time
Job Types: Full-time, Freelance
Pay: £41,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Application question(s):
• Are you currently registered as self-employed (CIS) or willing to work under CIS full-time?
• If selected, can you commit to starting work and attending daily jobs consistently without cancellations?
• Can you independently diagnose and complete plumbing jobs without supervision?
• What is your earliest available start date?
Experience:
• Plumbing: 5 years (required)
• Multi-trade: 5 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Do you have a full UK driving licence? (required)
Work authorisation:
• United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: On the road
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