Plumbers for hire in Colchester

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    102

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Plumbing
    8%
    Communication Skills
    8%
    Organisational Skills
    6%
  • Education level

    High school diploma or GED
    65%
    Vocational or technical training
    32%
    Bachelor's degree
    3%
  • Years of experience

    More than 10 years
    60%
    Less than a year
    20%
    6-10 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Self Employed
    • Self-employed
    • Self Employment
  • Time at current job

    1-2 years
    43%
    More than 5 years
    43%
    2-5 years
    14%

Browse Indeed's database of 102 profiles for Plumbers in Colchester

Last updated: 6 Nov 2026

Plumber: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Colchester: £37,978 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,844 – £51,799 yearly
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  • Multi trade plumber

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceAsbestos AwarenessScaffold Inspection

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsDrivingPlumbingMaintenance
  • Plumber

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesNVQDrivingDriving LicenceConstruction Experience+2 more

    Skills

    PlumbingPower ToolsHand ToolsConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office Suite
  • Maintenance Engineer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingDriving LicencePlumbing

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMechanical KnowledgePlumbingMaintenanceHand ToolsHVAC
  • Drainage & Plumbing Engineer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    First AidFirst Aid CertificationPressure WasherHigh-Pressure Jetting UnitMobile Elevating Work Platforms

    Skills

    Communication SkillsMaintenancePlumbingPressure WasherHigh-Pressure Jetting UnitSite Drainage Inspections
  • HVAC Engineer

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    SSSTSDriving LicenceMobile Elevating Work PlatformsPlumbingIPAF

    Skills

    Communication SkillsConstruction ExperienceCustomer ServiceMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft OfficeProductivity Software
  • Plumber (Permanent)

    Colchester

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    MaintenancePlumbingPipework AssemblyMechanical KnowledgeReactive Maintenance ImplementationCustomer Service

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What's the average time to fill a plumber role?

The average time to fill a plumber role is 56 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do plumbers tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a plumber include: plumbing, communication skills and organisational skills.

What licenses or certifications are common for plumbers?

Common licenses or certifications for plumbers include: Driving Licence, CSCS and NVQ.

What are some job titles related to plumbers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plumbers include: HVAC engineer, drainage & plumbing engineer and senior project manager / construction manager.

What level of education is common for a plumber?

High school diploma or GED is the most common level of education for a plumber in Colchester, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a plumber?

Most plumbers have 14 years of professional experience.

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