Water Technicians & Qualified Plumbers

AWF Limited; Newcastle; On-site; AUD 31,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

KiwiSaver

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

PPE provided

Training & progression

Job summary

AWF Limited is seeking experienced Water Technicians and Qualified Plumbers to join our Hamilton-based team delivering essential water infrastructure projects. You’ll perform installation, maintenance and repair of water reticulation networks, read plans, and work safely on site.

Typical day shifts apply, with hours around 7:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday. We offer ongoing training, career progression, PPE provided, and reliable weekly pay with KiwiSaver and holiday benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in water reticulation, civil water, or plumbing.
• NZ trade qualification in plumbing or extensive relevant industry experience.
• Sound understanding of water infrastructure and maintenance practices.
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 advantageous).
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and repair water reticulation networks.
• Perform watermain, service connection, and valve maintenance works.
• Detect leaks, fault find, and repair issues.
• Carry out general plumbing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades.
• Read plans and work to project specifications.
• Complete site documentation and adhere to health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate with a skilled team on essential infrastructure projects in Hamilton.

Skills

Water reticulation experience

Driver license

Team player

Health and safety focus

Plan reading

Education

NZ trade qualification in plumbing

Job description

Water Technicians & Qualified Plumbers | Hamilton

Join a team delivering essential water infrastructure and maintenance projects across Hamilton. We're seeking experienced Water Technicians and Qualified Plumbers who take pride in their work, value safety, and are looking for consistent day shift hours with long-term opportunities.

What You'll Be Doing

• Installation, maintenance, and repair of water reticulation networks
• Watermain, service connection, and valve maintenance works
• Leak detection, fault finding, and repair work
• General plumbing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades
• Reading plans and working to project specifications
• Completing site documentation and adhering to health and safety requirements
• Working as part of a skilled team delivering critical infrastructure projects throughout Hamilton

What You Need

• Proven experience in water reticulation, civil water, or plumbing
• NZ trade qualification in plumbing or extensive relevant industry experience
• Sound understanding of water infrastructure and maintenance practices
• Full Class 1 Driver Licence (Class 2 advantageous)
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Strong commitment to health and safety
• Reliable, professional attitude and strong work ethic

What's in It for You

• Hamilton-based work, close to home
• Monday to Friday day shift hours, approximately 7:00am to 5:00pm
• Competitive rates based on your skills and experience
• Opportunity to work on essential infrastructure projects that support local communities
• Reliable weekly pay + KiwiSaver + Sick Leave + Holiday Pay
• All PPE provided
• Ongoing training, development, and career progression opportunities
• Potential for long-term and permanent employment

Compliance Notes

• Applicants must have the current right to work in New Zealand.
• As per our standard procedures, all candidates must pass a pre-employment Drug & Alcohol screening test.
• Ministry of Justice criminal background checks are part of our standard process, please speak to our team if you need to discuss your application process further.