Plumbing & Heater Fit-Off – Caravans & Motorhomes New Age

New Age Caravans; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

New Age Caravans in Melbourne's Northern suburbs is seeking an experienced plumber to join our Campbellfield-based team. You will lead a small crew on the caravan assembly line to finish water, gas and heating systems, ensuring compliance with specifications and regulations.

Rough-in is completed; your role is to complete installs, test for leaks, train apprentices, and keep a clean, safe workspace. We value hands-on people who take pride in quality workmanship and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Experienced plumber with caravan/motorhome knowledge.
• Able to lead a team on a production line.
• Familiar with water, gas and heating systems.
• Commitment to safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Install and secure pipes, fixtures and plumbing components in caravans per specs.
• Diagnose and repair plumbing issues on site.
• Perform routine maintenance and quality checks.
• Follow manufacturer instructions and safety procedures.
• Identify and report installation defects to the senior plumber or production team.
• Collaborate with plumbers and production staff to troubleshoot challenges.
• Support apprentices or new team members.
• Keep workspace clean, safe and organized.
• Test water, gas and heating systems; sign-off when complete.

Skills

Plumbing expertise

Team leadership

Quality control

Safety procedures

Problem diagnosis

Job description

New Age Caravans | Campbellfield VIC

New Age Caravans builds Australian caravans and motorhomes at our Campbellfield factory. We’re growing our fit-off team and want hands‑on people who take pride in clean, leak‑free work.

Qualified plumbers and trade assistants are both welcome to apply.

The Opportunity

Fantastic opportunity for an experienced plumber to join our ever‑growing team based in Melbourne’s Northern suburbs. You’ll lead a team in a variety of plumbing tasks during the caravan assembly process to ensure van is built to the correct specifications and compliant to regulations.

Key Accountabilities

• Install, fit and secure pipes, fixtures and plumbing components in caravans, following specifications and safety requirements
• Assist with diagnosing and repairing plumbing issues
• Carry out routine maintenance and quality checks to help ensure systems operate effectively
• Follow manufacturer instructions, company procedures and applicable regulatory requirements
• Identify and report installation defects or other issues to the senior plumber or production team
• Work collaboratively with plumbers, production staff and other departments to troubleshoot challenges and improve processes
• Help support apprentices or new team members when required
• Keep the work area clean, safe and organised, and use and store tools and equipment correctly
• Follow workplace health and safety procedures to help prevent hazards

The role

This is fit-off work on caravans and motorhomes coming down our production line. Rough‑in is already done. Your job is to finish each van’s water, gas and heating systems and get them working properly.

What you’ll do

• Fit off water systems: pumps, taps, showers, toilets, tanks, hot water units and lines
• Install diesel heaters, including mounting, fuel lines, ducting and exhaust
• Fit off gas heaters and appliances
• Test every system for leaks and correct operation before sign-off
• Fix any issues QC picks up
• Keep a clean, safe work area

What we offer

• Pay based on qualifications and experience
• Ongoing work with a growing manufacturer
• Training on our build process and heater systems