Plumbers
Plumbers install and maintain water supply, drainage, and gas systems on construction and fit-out projects.
Core responsibilities
- Install plumbing and drainage
- Test pressure and tightness
- Coordinate with MEP and trades
- Comply with code and HSE
Qualifications & experience
- Plumber trade qualification
- Site experience
- Code fluency
Plumbers — global market
Demand for Plumbers continues to climb as acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets. Employers are competing aggressively on compensation, mobility, and project quality to secure qualified plumbers.
- Acute shortages of qualified trades across mature and emerging markets
- High-rise, data centre, and industrial pipelines pulling trade capacity
- Ageing workforce demographics in North America and Europe
- Apprentice
- Tradesperson
- Senior Tradesperson
- Foreman
- Trades Supervisor / Manager
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Hire Plumbers — anywhere in the world
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Frequently asked questions
What does a Plumber do?+
Plumbers install and maintain water supply, drainage, and gas systems on construction and fit-out projects.
How much do Plumbers earn globally?+
Plumbers earn a median of $68.0k, with junior roles starting around $49.0k and senior or specialist packages reaching $96.6k, with significant variation by city, sector, and employer.
Which industries hire Plumbers?+
Plumbers are hired across commercial-construction, residential-construction, hospitals, hotels and adjacent construction sectors.
What is the career path for a Plumber?+
Typical progression runs through Apprentice → Tradesperson → Senior Tradesperson → Foreman → Trades Supervisor / Manager.
Where can I hire Plumbers?+
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