Certifying Plumber/Gas Fitter

Cushman & Wakefield; Auckland; On-site; NZD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided for work use

On-call allowance

Onsite parking

Job summary

Cushman & Wakefield is seeking a qualified Certified Plumber/Gasfitter to autonomously deliver plumbing maintenance across a major university portfolio in Auckland CBD. You will manage planned, preventative and reactive work while upholding safety, compliance and customer service standards.

The role offers a permanent full-time position with a competitive hourly rate, a company vehicle for work, and on-call allowances within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Current New Zealand Plumber Registration.
• Current PGDB Practising Licence.
• Full New Zealand Driver Licence.
• Minimum five years' experience in commercial plumbing maintenance.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working with commercial and domestic hot water systems.
• Sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements and compliance standards.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities.
• Strong digital and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Delivering reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities.
• Completing small project plumbing works across campus facilities.
• Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults and system issues.
• Servicing and maintaining commercial and domestic hot water systems.
• Certifying and signing off completed plumbing works.
• Maintaining accurate job notes, reports and work close-outs.
• Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotations.
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and HSSEQ requirements.
• Building positive relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders.
• Participating in an on-call roster.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication

Independence

Digital documentation

Education

NZ Plumber Registration

PGDB Practising Licence

NZ Driver Licence

Job description

Job Title

Certifying Plumber/Gas Fitter

Job Description Summary

Certified Plumber/Gasfitter needed to deliver autonomous maintenance across a major university accommodation portfolio.

Job Description

Certified Plumber/Gasfitter

University of Auckland Contract | Auckland CBD Full-Time Permanent Position

Are you an experienced Certified Plumber looking for a role where you can work autonomously, take ownership of your work, and support one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse campus environments?

We are seeking a qualified Certified Plumber/Gasfitter to join our facilities management team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across the University of Auckland portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a supportive team while maintaining a high level of independence.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent full-time position




• Competitive hourly rate




• Company vehicle provided for work use




• On-call allowance




• Onsite parking




• Diverse and interesting commercial maintenance work




• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture




• Career development opportunities within a global facilities services organisation




• Modern, clean, and largely weather-protected working environment

About the Role

As the site's Certified Plumber/Gasfitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance services across a large campus portfolio. You'll work across a range of planned, preventative, reactive, and small project tasks while ensuring compliance, safety, and excellent customer service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Delivering reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities




• Completing small project plumbing works across campus facilities




• Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults and system issues




• Servicing and maintaining commercial and domestic hot water systems




• Certifying and signing off completed plumbing works




• Maintaining accurate job notes, reports and work close-outs




• Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotations




• Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and HSSEQ requirements




• Building positive relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders




• Participating in an on-call roster

About You

You are a highly skilled tradesperson who enjoys taking ownership of your workload and delivering quality outcomes. You have strong fault-finding abilities, excellent communication skills, and pride yourself on providing outstanding customer service.

Essential Requirements

• Current New Zealand Plumber Registration




• Current PGDB Practising Licence




• Full New Zealand Driver Licence




• Minimum five years' experience in commercial plumbing maintenance




• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability




• Experience working with commercial and domestic hot water systems




• Sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements and compliance standards




• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities




• Strong digital and documentation skills

Desirable

• Gasfitting certification or experience




• Drainlaying registration




• Backflow prevention certification




• First Aid, Confined Space or Working at Heights qualifications




• Facilities Management industry experience




• Experience working in tertiary education, healthcare, government or large commercial facilities

Why This Role?

This is a unique opportunity to work across a large, dynamic campus environment where no two days are the same. You'll have the autonomy to manage your work, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a critical client contract.

If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your technical expertise is valued and your contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you.