Maintenance Plumber

Designer Plumbing & Contracting; City of Melbourne; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Uniform

Overtime available

Flexible RDOs

Supportive team

Job security

Growth opportunities

Job summary

Designer Plumbing & Contracting in Melbourne seeks a proactive maintenance plumber to join our hands-on team. You will manage and complete jobs end-to-end, delivering high-quality outcomes with autonomy on the tools.

We offer a consistent pipeline of work, a company vehicle, and uniform. The role includes roofing repairs, guttering, CCTV checks, and backflow testing, with clear opportunity for growth and long-term stability.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance plumbing and fault finding.
• Ability to quote jobs and write detailed notes.
• Professional attitude and strong work ethic.
• Honest, willing to learn and adapt.

Responsibilities

• General plumbing maintenance and fault finding.
• Roofing repairs and re-roofs.
• Guttering and re-flashing works.
• Blocked drains, drain cleaning & CCTV inspections.
• Hot water system repairs & replacements.
• Backflow testing & reporting.
• Minor building & renovation-related works.

Skills

Maintenance plumbing

Problem-solving

Diagnostic skills

Quoting jobs

Professional attitude

Willingness to learn

Independent & team

Roofing experience

Education

BPC Registration

Tools

EWP & boom lift tickets

Job description

At Designer Plumbing & Contracting, we don't just get jobs done - we do them properly.

With over 20 years of experience, we've built a strong reputation across Melbourne's South East for high-quality maintenance work across domestic, commercial, and body corporate clients. Our team is known for being reliable, skilled, and easy to deal with and we're looking for the right maintenance plumber to join us.

The Opportunity

This is a hands-on maintenance role with real variety. No two days are the same. You'll be trusted to manage and complete jobs from start to finish, delivering high-quality outcomes.

What Sets This Role Apart

• Consistent, high-quality work - not quick patch jobs
• Autonomy on the tools - we trust our plumbers
• Support when you need it - you're not left on your own
• Real variety - from maintenance to roofing, earthworks to renovations
• Long-term stability - steady pipeline of work

Your Work Will Include

• General plumbing maintenance and fault finding
• Roofing repairs, leak detection & re-roofs
• Guttering and re-flashing works
• Blocked drains, drain cleaning & CCTV inspections
• Hot water system repairs & replacements
• Backflow testing & reporting
• Minor building & renovation-related works

What We're Looking For

We're not just hiring a plumber - we're hiring someone who takes ownership and pride in their work.

You'll Bring:

• Good experience in maintenance plumbing
• Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
• Ability to quote jobs and write detailed job notes
• A professional attitude and strong work ethic
• Honest, with a willingness to learn and adapt
• Ability to work independently and within a team
• Roofing experience (highly regarded)

Required:

• BPC Registration
• White Card
• Full driver's licence
• EWP & boom lift tickets highly desirable

What You'll Get in Return

• $45-$55 per hour (based on experience)
• Company vehicle + uniform
• Overtime available (if you want it)
• Flexible RDOs
• Supportive, down-to-earth team
• Job security with consistent work
• Opportunity to grow across a wide range of plumbing work