Experienced Residential Drainer wanted for a full time permanent role in Altona North. $40–$50/hr base + super. Lock in your January start now!

$40 – $50/hr base rate + super: Above-award rates negotiable on experience, plus overtime opportunities.

Secure your January start now: Interviewing before Christmas for a permanent full-time start in January out of Altona North.

Residential + specialist drainage: Deliver new-build residential drainage alongside accredited live sewer and trenchless works.

About Us

With a rich history of more than 20 years (and over 30 years across the broader group), Toner Group is one of Melbourne’s leading multi-trade services companies providing plumbing, drainage, roofing, and electrical trade services across the Residential (New Construction), Commercial, Facility & Property Management, and Insurance markets. On the back of business growth and expansion into Melbourne’s west, we are seeking an experienced, qualified Drainer (5+ years' experience) to join our Katam Drainage operations on a full-time permanent basis in Altona North for a January start. Katam Drainage is not your typical drainage company—alongside residential new construction, we perform a wide range of specialised drainage works across the sewer network primarily throughout Melbourne metro and Geelong.

What's On Offer

Strong Hourly Rates: Base hourly rate of $40 – $50 per hour (negotiable subject to experience) well in excess of the award, plus superannuation and overtime.

Lock In Your January Start: Interview now and wrap up your year with a secure,



permanent full-time position ready to kick off in January.

Diverse Project Pipeline: Work on a diverse mix of residential new construction, commercial, and sewer / stormwater network drainage.

Career Progression: Grow personally and develop your professional career path within a growing, dynamic business of 80+ trades where your efforts are recognised.

Duties Include

Residential Drainage Construction: Below-ground sewer and stormwater drainage construction for new construction single dwellings, dual occupancy, and medium-density projects.

Live Sewer & Network Works: Live sewer drainage works including HCB / PCB excavation and construction, maintenance hole and chamber construction, and localised sewer and stormwater main upgrades.

Site Coordination & Safety: Liaising and communicating with operations while ensuring all works are performed safely, efficiently, and with exceptional quality.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

Trade Qualification & Experience: Qualified and BPC-registered Plumber / Drainer with 5+ years’ qualified experience.

Residential Drainage Experience (Essential): Proven previous experience in residential new construction drainage works is essential (commercial drainage experience also valued).

Plant & Licences: Experienced and/or qualified Excavator Operator up to 13t, Heavy Rigid (HR) Driver’s Licence (essential), and Construction Induction (White Card).

Attitude & Communication: Positive attitude, strong work ethic, exceptional communication and customer service skills, and willingness to learn and adopt new ways of working.

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📌 Qualified Drainer (Melbourne)
🏢 Toner Group
📍 Melbourne