Location: Wollongong, NSW | Type: Full-time | Pay: Competitive, based on experience
ABOUT THE ROLE
Elite Plumbing Group is a growing Wollongong-based trade business servicing the Illawarra region. We're looking for a plumber who can handle the full scope — from drainage civils through to internal rough-in and fit-off. Drainage experience is a bonus, but if you're a competent all-rounder who's keen to grow into the civil/drainage side, we'd still love to hear from you.
WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR
- Qualified plumber or 3rd/4th year apprentice (NSW licence or in progress)
- Competent on internal plumbing — rough-in, fit-off, maintenance and repairs
- Able to work on external drainage and stormwater scopes (experience preferred, not essential)
- Strong work ethic — takes pride in doing the job right
- Reliable, punctual and professional
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
Highly regarded:
- Drainage experience — sewer, stormwater, civil drainage, pit installations, pipe laying
- Experience reading site plans and drainage drawings
- Previous experience on new construction or civil subcontracting
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING
External / civil works:
- Stormwater and sewer drainage installation
- Excavation and pit work
- Pipe laying, connections and backfill
Internal / building works:
- Rough-in and fit-off on residential and commercial projects
- Maintenance, repairs and fault finding
- Renovations and current installations
- Variety of residential and commercial jobs
WHAT WE OFFER
- Competitive hourly rate based on your experience and skill set
- Consistent, year-round work — no dry spells
- Work vehicle provided for the right candidate (reviewed at 3-month probation)
- Great team culture — we genuinely look after our people
- ~20 licensed tradespeople in the crew — well-organised operation
- Monthly and quarterly team days and nights out
- Variety of projects to keep things interesting
- Opportunity for long-term growth and increased pay
REAL GROWTH FOR PEOPLE WHO EARN IT
We promote from within. If you show up, work hard and back yourself — there's a clear path to increased responsibility and salary. We're not looking to cap anyone's potential.