Newlands & Knights
is a Melbourne-based plumbing company with a long history of quality work across semi-commercial facilities, hospital environments, maintenance services and selected domestic projects.
With a strong and growing client base, we're looking for an experienced Plumber to take on a hands-on Team Leader role, guiding and mentoring our field team while staying on the tools.
Lead Maintenance Plumber – Team Leader
Newlands & Knights
is a Melbourne-based plumbing company with a long history of quality work across semi-commercial facilities, hospital environments, maintenance services and selected domestic projects.
With a strong and growing client base, we're looking for an experienced Plumber to take on a hands-on Team Leader role, guiding and mentoring our field team while staying on the tools.
What we offer
Market-competitive salary of $110,000–$115,000 + super
Fully maintained company vehicle and company mobile phone
Stable, long-term role in a well-established business
Direct access to the Director and real input into field operations
The chance to set standards, mentor developing plumbers and influence how work is delivered
A professional, down-to-earth team and loyal client base
About the role
You'll independently deliver plumbing work across commercial maintenance, semi-commercial, hospital and specialised environments, and be the person the team turns to when tricky issues arise.
This is not an office-based role – you'll be on site, leading by example through your workmanship, decision-making and professionalism.
Key responsibilities
Deliver plumbing projects,



maintenance and service work to a high standard
Diagnose, troubleshoot and resolve complex plumbing issues on site
Rectify defects and provide solutions for technically challenging jobs
Provide day-to-day leadership, mentoring and support to plumbers and apprentices
Ensure work complies with regulations, safety requirements and company quality standards
Liaise professionally with clients, site managers, facility managers and other stakeholders
Assist with job planning, on-site coordination and workflow management
Maintain accurate documentation and strong safety and compliance practices
What we're looking for
We're seeking a capable plumber who is confident working independently, leads by example and takes ownership of challenging projects.
We're ideally looking for someone located within approximately ***** minutes of Richmond to support responsive service to our clients.
You will have:
Trade qualification as a plumber and relevant registrations/licences
Solid experience in commercial, maintenance, hospital or specialised plumbing environments
Strong technical knowledge and well‐developed fault‐finding skills
Experience running jobs from start to finish
Experience supervising, guiding or mentoring plumbers and apprentices
Excellent communication and client relationship skills
High standards of workmanship, professionalism and accountability
A strong commitment to safety, compliance and quality
A current driver's licence and the right to work in Australia
Most importantly, you enjoy solving problems on site and supporting others to do their best work.
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📌 Lead Maintenance Plumber – Team Leader (Melbourne)
🏢 Newlands & Knight
📍 Melbourne