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 secure 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

Lerns 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.

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