Hire Plumbers in Portsmouth
Portsmouth has an active construction market — driven by waterfront regeneration, defence and naval infrastructure, strong residential demand across Hampshire, commercial and retail development, and significant higher education construction.
Typical pay range: £18–£27 per hour · Card required: JIB-PMES card or equivalent CSCS Blue Card — Gas Safe registration for gas work
24–48hrs
Typical first worker on site
CSCS verified
Every operative checked before placement
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Nationwide coverage across the UK
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Pay-as-you-go, weekly payroll handled
Why It's Hard to Find Plumbers in Portsmouth
Experienced plumbers, particularly those with commercial or M&E experience, are in consistently high demand. Housebuilding programmes, commercial fit-out, and M&E packages all compete for the same pool.
Portsmouth rates are competitive for the South of England — defence, residential, and waterfront programmes sustain solid demand.
Project types we recruit for in Portsmouth
- Waterfront and maritime regeneration
- Defence and naval construction
- Residential and housing
- Commercial and retail
- Higher education
How Phoenix Gray Supplies Plumbers
Phoenix Gray can supply plumbers for domestic, commercial, and M&E projects — from first-fix housing through to mechanical services on major commercial programmes.
What's included in every placement:
- Right-to-work verification before placement
- JIB-PMES card or equivalent CSCS Blue Card check confirmed
- Reference checking as standard
- Full payroll and timesheet management
- Dedicated account consultant throughout
- Fast response to changes and replacements
Plumbers carrying out gas work must be Gas Safe registered. All plumbers should carry a relevant trade card — JIB-PMES or CSCS Blue Card minimum.
We supply Plumbers across Portsmouth and nearby areas
Phoenix Gray covers Portsmouth and the surrounding Hampshire / South Coast — including the areas below. Not sure if we cover your location? Call us on 01708 693100.
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