We're looking for a confident and polished leader to oversee a team of qualified plumbers delivering maintenance, repairs, minor works and compliance-related services across a significant institutional setting. This role requires someone who can comfortably lead from the front, make sound decisions, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive high service standards.
About the Role
Reporting into senior management, you'll lead a team of 4-6 plumbers while remaining hands-on in the field approximately *****% of the time to support the team and maintain operational oversight.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and mentoring a team of plumbers and apprentices
Supervising maintenance, repairs and minor project works
Preparing quotations and managing client requests
Coordinating permits and ensuring compliance requirements are met
Reviewing reports and operational documentation
Engaging with a broad range of internal stakeholders and clients
Delivering monthly presentations on team performance, initiatives and operational outcomes
Supporting after-hours on-call requirements on a rotating roster (approximately every 9-10 weeks)
Driving continuous improvement across service delivery and team performance
About You




We're looking for a motivated and commercially-minded plumbing professional who can confidently lead a team while also being comfortable rolling up their sleeves when required.
Ideally, you'll have:
A trade qualification in Plumbing
Minimum 6+ years post-apprenticeship experience
Previous experience as a Supervisor, Leading Hand, Site Supervisor or Team Leader
Experience preparing quotations, managing client relationships and overseeing small projects
Strong decision-making skills and the confidence to take ownership
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Experience managing permits, compliance requirements and reporting processesA polished and professional approach when dealing with senior stakeholders
Desirable Experience
Backflow Prevention accreditation
TMV servicing and compliance experience
Facilities maintenance or institutional environment experience
Trade services leadership within education, healthcare, government or large-scale commercial environments
What's on Offer?
Competitive hourly rate
Fully maintained company vehicle
Stable, long-term opportunity
Leadership role with genuine career progression
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📌 Plumbing Supervisor (Melbourne)
🏢 Forum Recruitment
📍 Melbourne