About the role

JS Plumbing & Gas is looking for someone with existing construction industry experience who wants to make a genuine career change into plumbing. You'll initially join as a casual construction/plumbing labourer for approximately six months, working directly alongside plumbers and apprentices across residential, commercial and civil plumbing projects. This gives you the opportunity to see whether plumbing is the right long-term career for you, while giving the company the opportunity to see how you work, how you fit into the team and whether you have what it takes to progress into a trade.

After successfully completing the initial six-month period, suitable candidates will have the chance to apply for an adult plumbing apprenticeship with JS Plumbing & Gas, with relevant plumbing experience and training completed during your first six months submitted for recognition toward your apprenticeship.

Key responsibilities

- Work on underground drainage projects
- Work on sewer and stormwater systems
- Work on water services
- Undertake excavation and trenching
- Work on civil plumbing works




- Contribute to new residential construction projects
- Contribute to commercial plumbing projects
- Work on above-ground plumbing
- Operate plant and machinery

About you

- Previous construction or civil experience
- Understand how construction sites operate
- Current driver's licence
- Construction White Card
- Reliable transport
- Strong work ethic
- Physically capable and comfortable working outdoors
- Can use tools confidently
- Works well as part of a team
- Willing to learn and take responsibility for your work

About us JS Plumbing & Gas is a growing Adelaide plumbing contractor working across residential, commercial and civil projects. The team is exposed to a wide variety of work, from underground drainage and excavation through to complete plumbing installations. The company is focused on developing capable tradespeople who take pride in their work and understand how to deliver projects properly.

📌 Civil / Construction Worker – Plumbing Career Opportunity (Lonsdale)
🏢 JS Plumbing and Gas
📍 Lonsdale