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PLUMBERS AND HEATING ENGINEERS
Company
CCG (Scotland) Ltd
Location
Glasgow
Job Type
Contractor
Posted
1 month ago
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Job Description
Plumbers and Heating Engineers
CCG is one of Scotland’s largest construction and manufacturing groups, and we seek plumbers and heating engineers with transport to travel to contracts based in Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Glasgow and Edinburgh, to support planned maintenance to occupied homes
SALARY: Pricework
HOURS: Full time, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm; with additional hours worked as per project demands
STATUS: Permanent
Please contact Robert Gow, via [email protected] or 07785692672
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CCG is one of Scotland’s largest construction and manufacturing groups, and we seek plumbers and heating engineers with transport to travel to contracts based in Dumfries, Kilmarnock, Glasgow and Edinburgh, to support planned maintenance to occupied homes
SALARY: Pricework
HOURS: Full time, Monday to Thursday 8.00am to 4.30pm, Friday 8.00am to 3.30pm; with additional hours worked as per project demands
STATUS: Permanent
Please contact Robert Gow, via [email protected] or 07785692672
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Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for welder jobs in the United Kingdom from April 2026?
As per GOV.UK, the National Living Wage rate for workers aged 21 and over is £12.21 per hour from 1 April 2026. Welders must be paid this rate for every hour worked including overtime at time-and-a-half. Employers in manufacturing and construction sectors are required to record all hours and issue itemised payslips.
How many hours per week can a welder legally work in the United Kingdom including overtime limits?
As per GOV.UK, the average working week is limited to 48 hours over a 17-week reference period under the Working Time Regulations. Welders may opt out of the limit in writing but must still receive 5.6 weeks of paid annual leave including bank holidays. Night shifts for welders require health assessments every 2 years.
What tax code and National Insurance rate applies to welder salaries in the United Kingdom for the 2026/27 tax year?
As per GOV.UK and HMRC, welders with annual earnings above £12,570 use tax code 1257L and pay 8% National Insurance on earnings between £12,570 and £50,270. Income tax is charged at 20% on earnings from £12,571 to £50,270. Employers must deduct tax and NI through PAYE and submit monthly to HMRC.
What visa route and salary threshold apply for non-UK welders applying for skilled work in the United Kingdom in 2026?
As per GOV.UK, non-UK welders must apply under the Skilled Worker visa with a minimum salary of £38,700 or the going rate for the occupation code 5211. The visa requires a Certificate of Sponsorship from a licensed UK employer and English language at B1 level. Processing takes up to 8 weeks with an Immigration Skills Charge of £1,000 per year.
