Maintenance Plumber – $50–$58/hr + Vehicle + Bonuses | Cairns
Alfa Plumbing Gas Services Pty Ltd – Cairns QLD
Permanent full-time position
National applications welcomed
Immediate or negotiated commencement available
Are you a qualified plumber who can diagnose problems, communicate professionally with customers and take responsibility for delivering quality work?
Alfa Plumbing Gas Services is looking for another dependable plumber to join our Cairns team.
This is a varied position covering maintenance plumbing, blocked drains, CCTV inspections, hydro-jetting, hot-water systems, installations, drainage repairs, excavation and selected projects.
Strong fourth-year plumbing apprentices approaching completion are also encouraged to apply.
WHAT WE OFFER QUALIFIED PLUMBERS
$50–$58 per hour plus superannuation, based on verified experience and capability
Permanent full-time employment
Fully equipped take-home company vehicle for authorised work and commuting
$5,000 retention bonus across agreed employment milestones
Up to $2,000 relocation assistance for eligible applicants moving to Cairns
Eligibility for performance bonuses after completing probation
Paid technical, customer-service and professional-development training
Contemporary CCTV, hydro-jetting, locating, leak-detection and excavation equipment
Administrative, scheduling and customer-service support
Formal performance and remuneration reviews
Merit-based progression into senior and leadership responsibilities
THE POSITION
Your responsibilities may include:
Diagnosing plumbing, drainage and hot-water faults
Completing residential and commercial maintenance work
Clearing blocked drains using hydro-jetting equipment
Conducting CCTV inspections and identifying drainage defects
Repairing and replacing sewer, stormwater and water services
Installing and servicing hot-water systems
Completing plumbing installations, upgrades and project work
Operating excavation equipment where trained and authorised




Explaining findings and suitable repair options to customers
Obtaining approval before undertaking additional work
Preparing accurate job notes, photographs, reports and documentation
Following company safety systems, workplace policies and procedures
Maintaining company vehicles, equipment, tools and stock
Supporting apprentices and less-experienced team members
Leading through workmanship, reliability, accountability and attitude
Participating in a rotating after-hours roster under agreed written conditions
QUALIFIED-PLUMBER REQUIREMENTS
To work independently as a qualified plumber, you should have:
A current Queensland occupational plumber and drainer licence; or an eligible interstate equivalent with the ability to obtain Queensland recognition
Certificate III in Plumbing or an accepted equivalent qualification
Current unrestricted driver licence
Construction White Card
Strong maintenance and diagnostic plumbing experience
The ability to organise and complete assigned jobs independently
Qualified customer communication and problem-solving skills
Confidence using a mobile phone or tablet for job management
A dependable employment history and verifiable references
A willingness to complete both service and project work
Respect for customers, fellow employees and company property
Experience with gas, blocked drains, CCTV, hydro-jetting, hot-water systems, leak detection, backflow, TMVs, excavation or pipe relining will be highly regarded.
FOURTH-YEAR APPRENTICES
Capable fourth-year plumbing apprentices approaching completion are welcome to apply.




This may suit an apprentice looking for broader practical experience, stronger mentoring, varied work and a stable position after qualification.
Fourth-year applicants should provide:
Evidence of their registered plumbing apprenticeship
Training contract and RTO details
Current competency or academic transcript
Details of completed and outstanding units
Expected apprenticeship-completion date
Evidence of practical workplace experience
Recent employer, supervisor or trade references
Any appointment will be subject to successfully transferring the apprenticeship and training arrangements.
Apprentice remuneration will be determined separately according to age, apprenticeship year, award requirements and demonstrated capability.
The advertised $50–$58 hourly range applies to qualified plumbers independently performing the complete role.
Upon completion of the apprenticeship and receipt of the required Queensland occupational licence, the employee's responsibilities, position and remuneration will be formally reviewed.
LEADERSHIP AND CAREER DEVELOPMENT
You do not need to arrive with a management title.
At Alfa, leadership begins with personal responsibility, quality workmanship, safety, communication and supporting other team members.
Employees who consistently demonstrate strong performance, mentoring ability, commercial awareness and reliability may progress into senior and team-leader responsibilities.
No leadership appointment or pay increase is automatic.
Progression is based on demonstrated performance and the operational requirements of the business.
RELOCATION TO CAIRNS
Applications are welcomed from qualified plumbers and suitable fourth-year apprentices throughout Australia.
Eligible applicants relocating to Cairns may receive reimbursement of up to $2,000 for pre-approved moving expenses, subject to receipts and the conditions contained in the written employment offer.
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📌 Maintenance Plumber – $50–$58/Hr + Vehicle + Bonuses | Cairns (Queensland)
🏢 Alfa Plumbing Gas Services
📍 Queensland