About the role - IMMEDIATE START

JMOT Plumbing and Roofing is seeking a motivated 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Plumber with roofing experience to join our growing team in Melbourne, VIC. This is a full time position offering an excellent opportunity to develop your skills under the guidance of experienced tradespeople.

With the bulk of our current work up on the roof — restorations, box gutter replacements, gutter and fascia, ridge capping and leak repairs — this role is essential to our operations and sets you up to progress towards becoming a well-rounded, fully qualified plumber.

Key responsibilities

- Assisting qualified plumbers with roof plumbing work — roof restorations, gutter and fascia replacement, box gutter replacement, ridge capping repoint, downpipes and leak repairs

- Assisting with the installation, maintenance and repair of general plumbing systems in residential and commercial properties

- Preparing and maintaining work sites, including tool and equipment organisation

- Measuring, marking and cutting pipes and sheet metal using appropriate tools and techniques

- Fitting and assembling pipe work, fittings and fixtures according to specifications

- Testing completed installations to ensure they meet Australian Standards and regulations

- Following health and safety protocols, including safe work at heights, and maintaining a safe working environment

- Assisting with the diagnosis and resolution of roofing and plumbing faults

- Participating in ongoing training and development to enhance your skills

What we're looking for

- Currently in your 2nd or 3rd year of a recognised plumbing apprenticeship

- Genuine interest in roof plumbing — this is where most of our work is

- Comfortable and safe working at heights and in varied conditions





- A valid driver's licence

- Learns quickly and attention to detail

- Ability to work safely and comply with all health and safety regulations

- Good communication and teamwork skills, plus the reliability to turn up and put in a full day

- Enthusiasm for learning and a willingness to take on new challenges

- Basic mathematics and reading comprehension skills

- Knowledge of plumbing regulations and standards in Victoria (preferred)

What we offer

- Hands-on roof plumbing experience most apprentices never get, plus general plumbing exposure — you'll finish with a wider skill set than most

- Ongoing training and mentorship from experienced tradespeople who'll teach you the trade end to end, roof included

- Consistent, ongoing work with a genuinely growing business, with plenty of roofing booked in

- Competitive wage rates in accordance with award standards

- A supportive team environment that values professional development

- Access to modern tools and equipment

About us

JMOT Plumbing and Roofing is a well-established plumbing and roofing company serving the Melbourne community. Roof plumbing is where a lot of our work sits right now — restorations, gutters and fascia, box gutter, ridge capping and leak repairs — backed by our general plumbing services. We pride ourselves on high-quality workmanship, exceptional customer service and a commitment to safety across all our projects. Our team is dedicated to developing skilled tradespeople, and we foster a positive workplace culture where our people can grow and succeed.

Apply now

If you're a motivated 2nd or 3rd year apprentice keen to build your roofing skills with a reputable company, we'd like to hear from you. Please submit your resume and details of your current apprenticeship year to JMOT Plumbing and Roofing.

📌 2nd or 3rd year Apprentice Plumber (Melbourne)
🏢 JMOT Plumbing and Roofing
📍 Melbourne