Plumber

Wilmar Sugar; Queensland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilmar Sugar & Renewables is seeking a qualified Plumber to join our team at the Victoria Mill in North Queensland. You will work across the industrial site maintaining, repairing and installing plumbing systems and infrastructure to support factory operations.

You'll collaborate with other trades, respond to maintenance needs, and perform on-the-spot repairs while prioritising safety. The role includes mentoring apprentices and ensuring work orders and permits are completed accurately.

Qualifications

• Hands-on plumbing skills across heavy industrial environments.
• Ability to read and interpret work orders and permits.
• Strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems across the site (underground stormwater, sanitary and water piping) including pumps, valves and fittings.
• Fabricate and install pipework and related components as required.
• Respond to maintenance needs, identify faults and carry out practical repairs to keep factory operations running smoothly.
• Work with other trades and operational teams to plan and complete maintenance activities across the mill.
• Provide guidance and on-the-job training to apprentices and trainees.

Skills

Plumbing

Safety awareness

Education

Certificate III in Plumbing

Job description

Discover Your Next Role

Looking for a hands-on trade role where you'll work across a large industrial site and tackle a broad range of plumbing work?

As a Plumber at Wilmar Sugar & Renewables, you'll work across the factories maintaining, repairing and installing the plumbing systems and infrastructure that support our factory operations. From underground stormwater, sanitary and water piping systems through to pumps, valves and fittings, you'll use your trade skills to help keep the site safe, reliable and operational.

You'll work alongside other trades and operational teams in a heavy industrial environment, responding to maintenance requirements, identifying problems and getting in to make practical repairs when they're needed.

This is a full-time permanent position, initially based at Victoria Mill in North Queensland's Herbert Region.

Your Role in Action

• Maintain & Repair: Install, maintain and repair plumbing systems and components across the site, including underground stormwater, sanitary and water piping systems, pumps, valves and fittings.
• Fabricate & Install: Fabricate plumbing components as required and assemble and install pipework, valves, fittings and associated equipment.
• Keep the Mill Running: Respond to maintenance requirements, inspect equipment and infrastructure, identify faults and carry out practical repairs to support safe and reliable factory operations.
• Work Across the Site: Work alongside other trades, operational teams and the Work Coordinator to plan and complete maintenance activities across the mill.
• Share Your Trade Knowledge: Provide practical guidance and on-the-job support to apprentices and trainees, helping them build their skills and trade capability.
• Get the Details Right: Complete work orders, permits, timesheets and required reports accurately, ensuring work is properly recorded and completed to site standards.
• Work Safely: Follow site procedures and environmental requirements, identify hazards and contribute to a strong safety culture across the team.

Your Winning Combination

We're looking for a qualified Plumber who takes pride in their trade, works safely and is comfortable getting hands‑on in a busy industrial environment.

You'll be practical, reliable and able to work effectively with other trades and operational teams. You'll bring good problem-solving skills, be able to identify and respond to maintenance issues, and be comfortable working across different areas of the site as priorities change.

To be considered, you'll need:

• Certificate III in Plumbing (Essential)

Ideally, you'll also bring some of the following:

• Confined Space competency
• Working at Heights competency
• Manual driver's licence
• Other relevant licences, tickets or trade competencies

Experience in industrial maintenance, manufacturing, heavy industry or a similar operational environment will also be highly regarded.

Don't have all the tickets yet? We still want to hear from you.

For the right candidate with the trade skills, aptitude and willingness to learn, we'll provide the training and development needed to build the additional competencies required for the role.

What Wilmar will offer you

At Wilmar, you'll be embraced as a valued member of our team and appreciated for your unique contributions. We offer competitive pay and benefits, including additional leave and superannuation entitlements and exclusive partner discounts. Our emphasis on safety and innovation creates a supportive work environment where you can thrive.

This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Program.

About Wilmar Sugar & Renewables

Wilmar Sugar Australia is part of Wilmar International, a leading global agribusiness with around 100,000 employees working across more than 30 countries and regions.

Across Australia and New Zealand, we operate two major business units, Sugar & Renewables and Sweeteners, employing 2,400+ people during peak/seasonal operations with corporate offices in Melbourne, Brisbane, Townsville and Auckland.

As Australia's largest raw sugar manufacturer and a top 10 global producer, Wilmar Sugar & Renewables runs eight sugar mills across North Queensland. We are also one of the nation's largest generators of renewable electricity from biomass, a major producer of bioethanol, the largest sugarcane grower, and a key supplier of sustainable fertiliser and stockfeed.