Plumber

BGIS; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pool vehicle

Onsite parking

Career growth

Equipment provided

Referral bonus

Wellbeing perks

Paid parental leave

Job summary

BGIS Technical Services is seeking a Plumber to support critical airport facilities at Melbourne Airport, Victoria. This permanent, full-time, on-site role delivers preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance while supporting operational continuity and rapid incident response.

From day one, you'll be set up with the tools and support needed to deliver high-quality technical services in a fast-paced, critical environment, working alongside Facilities Managers and other trades to ensure safety

Qualifications

• Trade qualification as a Plumber.
• Current plumber's licence desirable.
• Experience maintaining plumbing systems in commercial/industrial environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo or similar.
• WH&S understanding and plumbing safety compliance.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with competing priorities.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Aviation/critical infrastructure experience highly regarded.
• ASIC clearance desirable.
• Full working rights in Australia essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance across plumbing systems and site assets.
• Diagnose plumbing faults and repair to restore asset functionality.
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests and urgent faults within required response times.
• Support emergency response and critical incident management as required.
• Complete work orders accurately in CMMS with time, materials, and completion details.
• Ensure works are documented, categorized, and closed out per requirements.
• Support minor works, replacements, upgrades, and asset improvements.
• Follow safe systems of work including permits, isolation procedures, SWMS, and site safety requirements.
• Collaborate with Facilities Managers, FM Hub Coordinators, subcontractors and other trades to minimise disruption.

Skills

Fault finding

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Education

Plumber licence

Tools

Maximo CMMS

Job description

Plumber Location: Melbourne Airport, Victoria
Company: BGIS Technical Services
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site

The Role

We're seeking a Plumber to help keep critical airport facilities safe, reliable, and operating efficiently. Working across a major aviation environment, you'll deliver preventative and reactive plumbing maintenance while supporting operational continuity and rapid incident response.

This is a permanent full-time role, supporting essential operations across site plumbing systems and assets. You'll work closely with Facilities Managers, the FM Hub, and other trades to ensure plumbing services are delivered safely, efficiently, and in line with contractual and compliance requirements.

From day one, you'll be set up for success, with the tools, systems, and support needed to deliver high-quality technical services in a fast-paced, critical environment.

Why You'll Love Working With BGIS

• Company pool vehicle - modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
• Onsite parking available
• Strong wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
• Career growth - paid training, study leave, and clear development support
• Top-Tier Equipment Provided - We supply you with the essentials including iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE, so you're job-ready from day one
• Recognition & rewards - spot vouchers & $2,000 referral bonus
• Health, wellbeing & perks - Fitness Passport, employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
• Various employee benefits, including novated leasing options
• Paid parental leave & paid volunteer leave
• Safe systems, supportive team & clear pathways for promotion

What You'll Be Doing

• Deliver preventative and corrective maintenance across plumbing systems and site assets
• Diagnose plumbing faults and complete repairs to restore asset functionality
• Respond to reactive maintenance requests, breakdowns, and urgent plumbing faults within required response times
• Support emergency response activities and critical incident management where required
• Complete work orders accurately within CMMS systems, including time, materials, and completion details
• Ensure works are correctly documented, categorised, and closed out in line with requirements
• Support minor works, replacements, plumbing upgrades, and asset improvement activities
• Follow safe systems of work including permits, isolation procedures, SWMS, and site-specific safety requirements
• Work collaboratively with Facilities Managers, FM Hub Coordinators, subcontractors, and other trades to minimise disruption to operations

Your Education, Experience & Skills

• Trade qualification as a Plumber
• Current plumber's licence desirable
• Demonstrated experience maintaining plumbing systems within commercial, industrial, or infrastructure environments
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Experience with preventative and corrective maintenance practices
• Experience using CMMS systems such as Maximo, or similar work order management platforms
• Sound understanding of WHS requirements, plumbing safety standards, and compliance obligations
• Ability to work in a fast-paced operational environment with competing priorities
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Experience in aviation, transport, or critical infrastructure environments highly regarded
• ASIC Clearance desirable
• Full working rights in Australia essential

As part of our recruitment process, successful candidates will be required to undergo a National Police Check.

About BGIS

BGIS Technical Services is the hands-on trades and maintenance division of BGIS, delivering safe, reliable, and efficient technical services for clients across Australia. Backed by BGIS's global capability, we invest in safe systems, clean vehicles, and career development so our trades teams can do their best work.

We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work, and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.