FIFO Nominee Plumber

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand; Perth; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary package

Annual retention bonus up to $4,000

Accommodation and meals on site

Uniform provided

Job summary

ISS Facility Services Australia and New Zealand currently seeks an experienced Plumbing Nominee to lead the plumbing team on an 8/6 roster between Perth Airport and Roy Hill Mine Village in WA’s Pilbara. You will perform trade‑level plumbing and gas fitting tasks while providing supervision and compliance oversight for the team.

The role requires a WA Plumbing Contractor Licence, Nominee Registration, and strong fault‑finding and documentation skills.

Qualifications

• WA Plumbing Contractor Licence and Nominee Registration are required.
• Experience leading plumbing maintenance teams and fault‑finding skills.
• Strong knowledge of WA plumbing codes, documentation, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead plumbing team: supervision, toolbox talks, safety and quality focus.
• Plan, coordinate, and improve maintenance works with Planner.
• Ensure compliance and sign off licensed works, manage backflow/hot water systems.
• Manage tools, materials, records, and contractor coordination; maintain client relations.
• Promote safety and high hygiene standards; foster teamwork.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & coordination

Fault finding

Compliance documentation

Education

WA Plumbing Contractor Licence

Nominee Registration

Current C-Class Driver’s License

National Police Check

Pre-Employment Medical & Drug & Alcohol Test

Tools

CMMS/FMS scheduling

Job description

Job no: 541369

Work type: Full time

Location: Perth, Pilbara

Categories: Trades and Services, Supervisor

Who We Are

ISS is a leading workplace experience and facility management company, providing placemaking solutions that contribute to better business performance and make life easier, more productive, and enjoyable delivered to high standards by people who care.

With a global presence spanning over 46 countries, ISS combines international expertise with local insights to create safe, efficient, and sustainable environments.

At ISS, our employees—whom we call "placemakers"—are at the heart of everything we do. Empowered by world‑class resources and driven by purpose, they are united by a passion to make a real difference every day.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced Plumbing Nominee with a background in domestic and commercial maintenance to work on an 8/6 roster from Perth Airport to Roy Hill Mine Village in WA’s Pilbara. In this role, you’ll carry out maintenance and preventative works across the village and mine site facilities, contributing to the smooth running of our operations. Working 12-hour days in demanding, remote environments means solid fitness and resilience are essential - if you’re driven, self‑motivated, and ready for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you.

The Plumbing Nominee plays a dual role, performing trade‑level plumbing and gas fitting tasks, while also providing leadership, supervision, and compliance oversight for the plumbing and Trades Assistant team. This role ensures adherence to relevant WA plumbing regulations and supports the planning and delivery of daily maintenance activities.

• Lead the Plumbing Team – Supervise plumbers and trade assistants, keep safety and quality front and centre, run toolbox talks, mentor the crew, and make sure every job is done right the first time.
• Plan, Coordinate & Improve – Work with the Maintenance Planner to schedule and prioritise works, ensure labour and materials are ready to go, and identify smarter, more efficient ways of working.
• Compliance & Technical Oversight – Stay across WA plumbing legislation, sign off licensed plumbing works, manage compliance reporting, and ensure systems like backflow and hot water are maintained to standard.
• Manage Assets, Stock & Client Relations – Oversee tools, materials, maintenance records, and contractor coordination while representing the team professionally and minimising disruption to operations.
• Actively promote safety and high hygiene standards
• Foster teamwork, communication, and accountability

Essential Qualifications & Experience

• WA Plumbing Contractor Licence
• Nominee Registration (or eligibility)
• Experience leading plumbing maintenance teams
• Strong knowledge of relevant codes and standards
• Excellent fault‑finding, repair, and compliance documentation skills
• Experience in remote village maintenance (Desirable)
• Familiarity with water treatment systems, RO plants, and asset lifecycles (Desirable)
• CMMS/FMS scheduling experience (Desirable)
• Current C‑Class Manual Driver’s License.
• National Police Check (no older than 12 months)
• Ability to pass a Pre‑Employment Medical and Drug & Alcohol Test

What You Will Get in Return

• Attractive Salary Package
• You may be eligible for two annual HIO pre‑tax retention bonus of up to $4,000, subject to the applicable eligibility criteria.
• World class accommodation and meals included whilst onsite.
• Full uniform provided (Steel cap boots included).
• Mental, financial and physical health support programs.
• Ongoing support and training with opportunities to grow at one of the world's largest Facility Management global companies.

Our Culture

“Connecting People and Places to Make the World Work Better.”

ISS is passionate about creating a culture that values inclusion and diversity, where all our people are treated fairly and respectfully. We encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, Veterans, people with disability, people from different cultural backgrounds and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer and asexual (LGBTIQA+) people.

We are an ethical employer, recognised by the industry for paying fairly and ensuring a safe working environment for all our staff. Read more about ISS in Australia and New Zealand on our website.

Advertised: 13 Oct 2026 W. Australia Standard Time