Plumber

Job No

Work type: Full Time

Location: Gold Coast and Brisbane areas QLD

Categories: Plumber

At Watertight Group, we deliver high quality plumbing, roofing and drainage maintenance and renewals for government and large corporates and multi-national companies across NSW, ACT and QLD.

We are a proud Australian family owned business with a team of 40+ staff delivering world-class water and waste water maintenance solutions for leading Iconic Australian companies and venues.

Our culture combines the best of both worlds: well-known and cutting-edge clients with a down-to-earth, diverse and supportive team culture. We value customer service, personal pride in work quality, safety, driving continuous improvement and innovation in everything we do.

If you are looking for a fresh challenge where you can contribute to growth over a long term, you’ll be joining a team that values customer service, collaboration, and pride in a job well done.

Why you’ll love working here

• Lots of diversity of work – no two days are the same, a good mix of maintenance, interesting projects to mix it up, problem solving, training apprentices
• Additional training provided – we will pay to extend your TAFE qualified skills, we are looking for enthusiasm and a willingness to learn
• Supportive and inclusive team – we welcome women and men from all backgrounds including trades and train for a supportive environment, we welcome female plumbers and apprentices in our team
• Modern fleet, safety environment – hands-on experience with advanced equipment and systems
• Continuous improvement mindset – be part of a team that’s always evolving and getting better
• Opportunities to grow – learn new skills and progress into senior roles as our client base continues to grow

Your day-to-day

You’ll play an important role in our plumbing team to ensure client issues are repaired and replaced functioning safely, efficiently, and to the highest standard.

Each day you’ll:

• Drive your own work provided vehicle to various sites
• Complete preventative and reactive maintenance on taps, toilets, sinks, hot water systems, TMVs, backflows, eye wash safety systems, pipe systems, pumps and roof and gutter systems
• Diagnose and clear blockages using a range of methods including CCTV, High Pressure Water Jetting ,eels and snakes
• Identify other works that need to be undertaken or not compliant
• Document safety checks and work completed
• Teach apprentices demonstrating skill and experience
• Communicate professionally with clients on arrival and when leaving site
• Maintain safe, clean, and organised worksites
• Work collaboratively with teammates to meet productivity goals
• Contribute ideas for improvement and take pride in high-quality outcomes

About you

You’ll thrive in this role if you:

• are based in northern Gold Coast or Logan areas – happy to travel for work across greater SEQ sites
• enjoy hands-on, practical work in a team environment
• have experience in civil as well as plumbing – have a Truck licence and competent with excavators (1.5-10t)
• enjoy rotating roster for on call and afternoon shifts, happy to do OT when needed
• are comfortable using phone to record work, inductions and safety checks
• are curious, motivated, and open to learning new skills
• communicate clearly and value collaboration, you are flexible and easy going
• are neat and tidy and pay attention to detail, take pride in doing a job well
• are excited by new challenges and continuous improvement
• take pride in yourself, your work quality, site organisation, team safety
• enjoy contributing as an accountable and dependable team player
• demonstrate a stable work history through your up to date CV submitted

Reliable. Confident. Willing. Capable. Professional. Innovative. We Want You!

Must have prior to starting

• Certificate III or IV in Plumbing from TAFE
• General Construction Induction (White Card)
• Experience in civil as well as plumbing – have a Truck licence and competent with excavators (1.5-10t)
• or Experience in Roofing plumbing as well as plumbing and can competently diagnose, quote and fix roofing issues, train apprentices in roofing
• Manual Drivers Licence
• Police Check
• Working with Children Check
• Comfortable passing a prestart medical
• Comfortable getting flu shot every year
• Comfortable with client security checks
• Australian citizen or permanent resident

Desirable but not required

• TMV
• Backflow
  • Working at heights
  • EWP rescue
  • First aid and CPR
  • Excavator
  • HR or MR licence
• PE welding ticket/ experience
• Disconnect and reconnect
• Asbestos ticket
• Confined space ticket

For you

• Personalised career growth working with industry leaders
• Suite of benefits including health and wellness initiatives
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support, career progression
• Opportunity to work in a secure long-term role
• Quality and ongoing training to grow your career
• Equipped Company Vehicle with Fuel Card, eTag, iPad, iPhone
• Stable work with solid leadership
• A supportive team culture and experienced people to work with
• Referral program with cash bonuses
• Opportunities to travel for the right candidate

A workplace where everyone belongs

We’re committed to building a workforce that reflects the diversity of our community. We encourage applications from women, First Nations peoples, and anyone interested in building a career in plumbing and our related services.