Commercial Roof Plumbers, Skilled Labourers & Apprentices Wanted

TJH Metal Roofing Pty Ltd is expanding, and we're on the hunt for 2 current team members – commercial Roof Plumbers, skilled labourers and apprentices – to join our crew on large-scale commercial roofing projects across Western Sydney.

We're a tight-knit team that looks after each other on site and off. If you take pride in your work, turn up ready to go, and want to be part of something better than your average roofing gig, we want to hear from you.

Key responsibilities

Roof Plumbers carry out these duties independently and lead the work on site. Skilled labourers and apprentices work alongside them and learn these duties under supervision.

Plans and set-out

- Read and interpret architectural drawings, roof plans, shop drawings and specifications
- Measure roofs and walls, and calculate falls, sheet lengths and material quantities
- Set out sheet runs, laps, fixing patterns and gutter falls
- Check delivered materials against orders and drawings

Metal roofing

- Strip existing roof sheeting, flashings, gutters and fixings, and dispose of waste
- Check and prepare battens and purlins for sheeting
- Install safety mesh, sarking and roof insulation
- Install concealed-fix and pierce-fixed roof sheeting (Klip-Lok, Trimdeck, Spandek, corrugated)
- Turn up and turn down sheet ends, and install fillers and closures
- Install skylights, vents and roof penetrations, flashed and sealed

Wall cladding

- Set out and install metal wall cladding in vertical and horizontal profiles
- Install cladding trims, corner flashings and opening flashings

Flashings

- Measure, fold and fabricate flashings and cappings using a folder, shears and nibblers




- Install ridge, hip, barge, apron, valley, parapet, step and penetration flashings
- Seal laps and joints with rivets and approved sealants

Gutters and downpipes

- Install eaves gutters with correct falls, brackets and stop ends
- Install box gutters, valley gutters, sumps, rainheads and overflows
- Install gutter guard
- Install downpipes, offsets and brackets, and connect them to stormwater

Maintenance and repairs

- Inspect roofs, gutters and downpipes for leaks, corrosion and defects
- Repair or replace damaged sheets, flashings, gutters and fixings

Safety

- Complete site inductions, SWMS and daily pre-start checks
- Install, inspect and use edge protection, harness and anchor systems, and safety mesh
- Work from scaffolding, ladders and elevating work platforms (EWPs)
- Wear PPE and manage manual handling, heat, weather and electrical hazards
- Report incidents, near misses and hazards, and keep exclusion zones in place

Tools, materials and site

- Operate power tools, screw guns, drop saws, nibblers, shears, folders and crimpers
- Load, unload and move materials by hand, crane or hoist
- Maintain tools, equipment, vehicles and trailers
- Check finished work against plans, Australian Standards and manufacturer requirements
- Clean swarf and debris from roofs and gutters,



and leave the site clean
- Work with builders, site supervisors and other trades
- Guide and supervise other crew members on site

Skills and experience required (Roof Plumbers)

- Trade qualification in roof plumbing (Certificate III in Roof Plumbing or equivalent)
- At least 1 year experience as a Roof Plumber, ideally on commercial projects
- Able to read and interpret roof plans, drawings and specifications
- Sound knowledge of metal roofing, cladding, flashing and rainwater goods installation to Australian Standards and manufacturer requirements

What we're offering:

- Roof Plumbers: annual base salary of $80,000 – $140,000 per year + superannuation, depending on skills and experience
- Full-time, permanent role, 38 hours Monday to Friday plus overtime
- A close team environment where your effort gets noticed
- Steady work on quality commercial projects
- Room to grow with the business

Essentials (non-negotiable):

- Working at Heights certificate
- White Card
- Your own tools
- Reliable transport to site
- Strong work ethic and a good attitude

Location: Kemps Creek, NSW 2178, with projects across Western Sydney Skilled Labourers and Apprentice Roof Plumbers

We want people who are ready to build a career in commercial roofing:

- Skilled Roofing Labourers: roofing or construction site experience, comfortable working at heights. Above-award pay based on experience.
- Apprentice Roof Plumbers: keen to learn the trade and complete a Certificate III in Roof Plumbing. Above-award apprentice rates by year of apprenticeship.

Pay: $80,000.00 – $130,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

📌 Commercial Roof Plumbers, Skilled Labourers & Apprentices (Kemps Creek)
🏢 TJH Metal Roofing
📍 Kemps Creek