Licensed Gas Fitter & Plumbing Lead — Hands-On Start

Gen Z Electrical; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Take-home company vehicle

Fuel card

Uniforms

Company phone

Job summary

Gen Z Trade Group, a family‑run electrical, plumbing and maintenance business in Melbourne, is seeking an experienced plumber and gas fitter to lead the plumbing division. The role starts hands‑on on the tools, handling maintenance, gas servicing, safety checks and installations while working with the MD and office team.

As the division grows, you will move into team leadership, job planning and quality control, ensuring compliant workmanship and clear communication with customers and tenants.

Qualifications

• Current Victorian plumbing licence covering gasfitting and Type A servicing.
• Strong practical experience in Type A servicing and appliance diagnostics.
• Solid background in general plumbing maintenance.
• Ability to manage jobs independently from diagnosis to completion.
• Confidence guiding apprentices and checking work quality.
• Clear, professional communication with customers, tenants and colleagues.
• Good organisation and reporting/compliance.

Responsibilities

• Complete general plumbing maintenance, fault‑finding, repairs and installations within licence scope.
• Carry out rental property gas safety checks and rectifications.
• Service, diagnose and repair Type A gas appliances, including ducted heaters, space heaters, hot water systems and cooktops.
• Investigate gas and water leaks and complete repairs.
• Scope jobs, prepare material requirements and assist with quoting.
• Provide technical guidance and practical support to other team members.
• Set clear expectations for workmanship, safety, communication and documentation.
• Work with the office to plan jobs and resolve technical issues.
• Complete accurate job notes, photos, test results and compliance documentation.
• Help recruit and develop additional plumbing staff as the division grows.

Skills

Licence holder

Gasfitting experience

Leadership

Customer communication

Education

Victorian plumbing licence (gasfitting)

Tools

Gas appliances diagnostics

Job description

Gen Z Trade Group, a family‑run electrical, plumbing and maintenance business in Melbourne, is seeking an experienced plumber and gas fitter to lead the plumbing division. The role starts hands‑on on the tools, handling maintenance, gas servicing, safety checks and installations while working with the MD and office team.

As the division grows, you will move into team leadership, job planning and quality control, ensuring compliant workmanship and clear communication with customers and tenants.