Subcontractor Reactive Plumber

Subcontractor Reactive Plumber


Company
SR Plumbing NW LTD
Location
Manchester
Job Type
Contractor
Salary
£40k–£120k a year
Via
via SR Plumbing

Job Description
SR Plumbing is building a trusted network of Subcontractor Reactive Plumbers across Manchester, Greater Manchester.

This work is focused on domestic reactive maintenance: leaks, toilets, taps, radiators, pipework, cylinders and general plumbing faults. It will suit experienced subcontractors who want regular work opportunities, clear job details and a professional office team behind them.
Responsibilities
• Attend reactive plumbing maintenance jobs for domestic customers and selected managed properties.
• Deal with leaks, faulty taps, toilets, pipework issues, cylinders, radiators and general plumbing faults.
• Diagnose problems quickly and complete practical repairs to a clean standard.
• Provide clear updates when parts, follow-on work or specialist support are needed.
• Keep customers informed and represent SR Plumbing professionally on every visit.
• Submit clear job notes, photos and completion details after each appointment.
• Manage your own availability and respond reliably to accepted subcontractor work.
Requirements
• Experienced reactive maintenance plumber with strong domestic repair knowledge.
• Own tools and ability to work independently on day-to-day plumbing faults.
• Public liability insurance or willingness to put suitable cover in place before starting work.
• Full UK driving licence and reliable transport.
• Confident dealing directly with customers in occupied homes.
• Able to provide clear job notes, photos and updates for office records.
Desirable experience
• Experience with landlord, letting agent or managed property maintenance.
• Confidence working on cylinders, radiators, small pipework alterations and fault diagnosis.
• Availability for urgent appointments when workload requires it.
What success looks like
• Accept suitable jobs and attend when agreed.
• Diagnose reactive plumbing faults efficiently.
• Complete repairs cleanly and professionally.
• Keep customers and the office updated when follow-on work is needed.
• Provide clear records, photos and completion notes.
Benefits
• Subcontractor earning potential from £40,000 to £120,000 per year depending on accepted workload.
• Reactive plumbing maintenance work in agreed regional areas.
• Flexible subcontractor arrangement based on availability and suitable jobs.
• Clear job details from the office before attendance.
• Support with customer communication and follow-on work coordination.
• Opportunity to build a regular pipeline of maintenance jobs.
Location and working pattern

Covering Manchester, Greater Manchester and agreed nearby service areas for reactive plumbing maintenance appointments.

Subcontractor field work based on accepted appointments, agreed availability, urgent maintenance demand and regional coverage.
How to apply

Apply below with details of your reactive plumbing experience, areas covered, availability, insurance status and the type of maintenance work you prefer.

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