Job Description
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.
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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.
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Lead Maintenance Plumber – Team Leader
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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.
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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.
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What we offer
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Market-competitive salary of $110,000–$115,000 + super
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Fully maintained company vehicle and company mobile phone
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Stable, long-term role in a well-established business
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Direct access to the Director and real input into field operations
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The chance to set standards, mentor developing plumbers and influence how work is delivered
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A professional, down-to-earth team and loyal client base
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About the role
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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.
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This is not an office-based role – you'll be on site, leading by example through your workmanship, decision-making and professionalism.
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Key responsibilities
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Deliver plumbing projects,



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