Job Description
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 environment. This role requires someone who can comfortably lead from the front, make sound decisions, build strong stakeholder relationships and drive high service standards.
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About the Role
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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.
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Your responsibilities will include:
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Leading and mentoring a team of plumbers and apprentices
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Supervising maintenance, repairs and minor project works
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Preparing quotations and managing client requests
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Coordinating permits and ensuring compliance requirements are met
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Reviewing reports and operational documentation
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Engaging with a broad range of internal stakeholders and clients
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Delivering monthly presentations on team performance, initiatives and operational outcomes
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Supporting after-hours on-call requirements on a rotating roster (approximately every 9-10 weeks)
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Driving continuous improvement across service delivery and team performance
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About You
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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.
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Ideally, you'll have:
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A trade qualification in Plumbing
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Minimum 6+ years post-apprenticeship experience
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Previous experience as a Supervisor, Leading Hand, Site Supervisor or Team Leader
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Experience preparing quotations, managing client relationships and overseeing small projects
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Strong decision-making skills and the confidence to take ownership
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
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Experience managing permits, compliance requirements and reporting processesA polished and professional approach when dealing with senior stakeholders
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Desirable Experience
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Backflow Prevention accreditation
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TMV servicing and compliance experience
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Facilities maintenance or institutional environment experience
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Trade services leadership within education, healthcare, government or large-scale commercial environments
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What's on Offer?
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Competitive hourly rate
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Fully maintained company vehicle
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Stable, long-term prospect
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Leadership role with genuine career progression
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📌 Plumbing Supervisor (Victoria)
🏢 Forum Recruitment
📍 Victoria