Plumbers for hire in Edinburgh

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    192

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Plumbing11%
    Communication Skills9%
    Hand Tools7%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training43%
    High school diploma or GED35%
    Associate's degree9%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years60%
    Less than a year20%
    More than 10 years20%
  • Current company

    Own Company
    self employed
    Self-Employed
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year57%
    More than 5 years29%
    2-5 years14%

Browse Indeed's database of 192 profiles for Plumbers in Edinburgh

Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Plumber: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £34,472 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £27,124 – £43,810 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Plumber

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPlumbingMaintenancePower ToolsHand ToolsCustomer Service
  • Domestic Gas Engineer

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCar up to 3.5 TonnesGas Safe RegisterDrivingDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsTime ManagementPlumbingMaintenanceCustomer Service
  • Plumber/ fire service sprinkler fitter manager

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Certificate IV in Work Health and SafetyFull Driver LicenceCertificate IVManual Driver LicenceCertificate III in Plumbing (CPC32420)Certificate III+3 more

    Skills

    Mechanical KnowledgeHand ToolsPlumbingPower ToolsMaintenanceSoldering
  • Apprentice Plumber

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Professional Driving ExperienceDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Communication SkillsHeavy LiftingCustomer ServiceMaintenanceDrivingWarehouse Experience
  • Trainee Plumber

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSCSCS Green CardCSCS Labourer

    Skills

    Communication SkillsPipework AssemblyCarbon SteelCopperLeak DetectionPlumbing
  • Plumber/Maintenance Person

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsTelecommunicationCustomer ServiceReport Writing

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

The average time to fill a plumber role is 57 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 hand tools.

What licenses or certifications are common for plumbers?

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

What are some job titles related to plumbers?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to plumbers include: plumber/maintenance person, electrical/mechanical fitter and apprentice plumber.

What level of education is common for a plumber?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a plumber in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a plumber?

Most plumbers have 10 years of professional experience.

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