2027 First Year Plumbing Apprentice

Duncan's Plumbing and Gas; Wangaratta; On-site; AUD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Duncan’s Plumbing & Gas in Wangaratta, VIC is seeking a motivated 2027 First Year Plumbing Apprentice to join our growing team. You’ll learn and train hands-on under experienced plumbers while building a long-term career in plumbing.

This role offers genuine development opportunities across residential, commercial, and industrial plumbing with a supportive leadership team in a local business environment.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in learning a trade and starting a plumbing career.
• Willing to follow instructions and work safely on site.
• Ability to work hands-on with guidance from skilled plumbers.
• Driver's licence preferred.

Responsibilities

• Learn and perform basic plumbing tasks under supervision.
• Assist senior plumbers on residential, commercial, and industrial jobs.
• Develop practical skills and knowledge to progress across plumbing areas.
• Commit to long-term career growth within Duncan’s Plumbing & Gas.

Skills

Enthusiastic learner

Career-focused

Problem solving

Initiative

Reliability

Strong communicator

Team player

Physically capable

Long-term plumbing career

Safety conscious

Job description

Duncan's Plumbing and Gas – Wangaratta VIC

Start Your Plumbing Career With a Team That Invests in Your Future

Duncan’s Plumbing & Gas is looking for a motivated 2027 First Year Plumbing Apprentice to join our growing team in Wangaratta.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and want to build a long‑term career in the plumbing industry, we want to hear from you.

If you enjoy problem solving, working with your hands, learning new skills and being part of a team, this is an opportunity to learn from experienced industry professionals while developing the foundations for a successful future.

Why Join Duncan’s?

Variety That Builds Your Future

At Duncan’s, you won’t be limited to one type of plumbing.

Our team works across all residential, commercial and industrial plumbing, including commercial projects, maintenance and specialist plumbing services.

We specialise in areas including:

• Gas servicing and Type A gas work
• Pipe relining

This variety means you’ll have the opportunity to develop broad plumbing skills while discovering the areas of the industry you enjoy most.

As your experience grows, there are opportunities to develop specialist skills, take on greater responsibility and progress into future leadership roles.

Learn From Experienced Professionals

You’ll receive genuine, hands‑on training and mentoring from a team of highly skilled, qualified plumbers who have experience across specialist divisions and a diverse range of projects.

You’ll learn on the job, work alongside experienced tradespeople and progressively develop the practical skills, knowledge and confidence required to become a qualified plumber.

You’ll also be supported by a strong leadership and administration team, including an Office Manager, Operations Manager, Estimator and hands‑on Director, who are invested in the success of our people.

A Team Culture That Values People

We believe a great workplace is about more than the work we do.

At Duncan’s, we value:

Safety. Growth. Collaboration. Accountability.

We celebrate achievements, encourage professional and personal development, regularly get together as a team and create opportunities for our people to learn and grow.

You’ll be joining a team where your development matters and where we want to see you succeed.

Build a Career. Not Just an Apprenticeship

Our goal is to develop people for the long term.

Your apprenticeship is the beginning of your career, not the end goal. As you gain experience and confidence, there is potential to develop your skills across different areas of plumbing, specialise in areas that interest you and progress into positions of greater responsibility.

We want to help you build a career you can be proud of.

Stay Local

Based in Wangaratta, Duncan’s Plumbing & Gas services Wangaratta and the wider North East Victoria region.

For someone wanting to establish a career close to home, this is an opportunity to learn a trade, build your professional network and develop your future right here in the local community.

What We’re Looking For

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Enthusiastic and genuinely interested in learning a trade
• Motivated and career-focused
• A natural problem solver
• Willing to take initiative
• Reliable and committed to learning
• A strong communicator
• Able to work well as part of a team
• Physically capable
• Interested in developing a long‑term career in plumbing
• Committed to working safely and following instructions
• A driver’s licence is preferred

Ready to Start Your Future?

If you’re excited by the idea of learning a hands‑on trade, working alongside experienced professionals and building a long‑term career with a growing local business, we’d love to hear from you.

Applications close 31/10/2026