Licensed Builder - Building & Pest Inspector (Geelong/Lara)

Haste Recruitment; Geelong; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car

Superannuation

Full-time position

Flexible working arrangements

Training & career development

Job summary

Haste Recruitment in Geelong is seeking a Building & Pest Inspector to cover Geelong, Lara and surrounding areas. The role focuses on pre-purchase inspections, identifying defects and safety risks, and delivering clear reports to support property transactions.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections, produce actionable reports, and provide professional advice to clients, while ensuring compliance and high reporting standards in a dynamic, field-based role.

Qualifications

• Must be a licensed builder.
• Completed Timber Pest certification (CPPUPM3008 & CPPUPM3010), or willingness to complete the course. This must be completed before commencing the role.
• Experience in building and/or pest inspections.
• Strong attention to detail and high-quality reporting skills.
• Police clearance and a valid driver’s licence.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-purchase building and pest inspections across Geelong/Lara and surrounds.
• Identify structural defects, compliance issues and safety risks.
• Inspect subfloors, roof cavities and external roofing areas.
• Produce clear, actionable inspection reports.
• Provide professional advice to clients.

Skills

Licensed builder

Timber Pest certification

Willing to complete Timber Pest course

Experience in building inspections

Attention to detail

Police clearance

Driver's licence

Job description

Haste Recruitment in Geelong is seeking a Building & Pest Inspector to cover Geelong, Lara and surrounding areas. The role focuses on pre-purchase inspections, identifying defects and safety risks, and delivering clear reports to support property transactions.

The successful candidate will conduct inspections, produce actionable reports, and provide professional advice to clients, while ensuring compliance and high reporting standards in a dynamic, field-based role.