Apprentice Plumber – Southport
Location: Southport, QLD
Company: BGIS, Healthcare Client
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, On-Site
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About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, delivering innovative and sustainable solutions to clients across various industries. We pride ourselves on maintaining high standards of safety, efficiency, and operational excellence.
Purpose of the Role
BGIS is seeking an Apprentice Plumber (1st, 2nd or 3rd Year) to support the delivery of planned and reactive maintenance services within one of the Gold Coast's largest and most significant healthcare and education environments. Reporting directly to the site leadership team, you will work collaboratively with both client and BGIS teams while developing your trade skills through hands-on experience, structured learning, and ongoing mentoring.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, eager to learn, and motivated to build a long-term career in the plumbing industry. You will enjoy working as part of a supportive team, learning from experienced tradespeople, and contributing to a safe and positive workplace culture.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with plumbing repairs, maintenance activities, and installation works.
- Inspect and replace damaged components and materials under supervision.
- Learn to interpret technical drawings, plans, and site documentation.
- Safely operate tools, equipment, ladders, and elevated work platforms as required.
- Support planned and reactive maintenance activities across the site.
- Work collaboratively with tradespeople, subcontractors, suppliers, and client representatives.
- Participate in the BGIS Apprentice Training Program and complete all required learning modules.
- Maintain compliance with safety procedures, quality standards, and company policies.
- Develop practical trade skills while supporting the ongoing operation of a large healthcare precinct.
Education, Experience & Skills
Essential:
- Current Driver's Licence.
- White Card (General Construction Induction Card).
- Minimum Year 10 Certificate.
- Strong willingness to learn and develop plumbing trade skills.
- Basic numeracy and measurement skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and work safely.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Positive attitude and commitment to professional development.
Desirable:
- Previous exposure to construction, maintenance, facilities management, or trade environments.
- Familiarity with hand tools and power tools.
- Current participation in a plumbing apprenticeship program.
- Interest in building maintenance and healthcare facilities environments.
Workplace Flexibility
To support your development, this position will be based on-site in Southport within a major healthcare environment. You will gain valuable hands-on experience working alongside experienced tradespeople while completing your apprenticeship and building your practical trade skills.
Why Join BGIS?
Key Benefits Include:
✔ Spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus.
✔ Access to Flare for discounts across retailers, energy, utilities & much more!
✔ Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers.
✔ AFR Best Places to Work 2024 & 2025.
✔ Winner of Inspiring Workplaces Award 2025.
✔ Career progression through secondments & internal mobility.
✔ Health perks including EAP, wellness programs & flu vaccinations.
✔ FMA Industry Award for Excellence 2025 Finalist.
✔ RICS 2025 Property / Facilities Management Team of the Year Nominee.
BGIS is a global leader in facility management, energy and sustainability, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. We employ over 12,000 people worldwide and manage over 50,000 diverse facilities, including critical environments such as data centres. Our clients span sectors including Healthcare, Government, Higher Education, and Utilities.
How to Apply
If you are a proactive, skilled, and engaging Apprentice Plumber looking to join a forward-thinking company, we would love to hear from you!
BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and we strongly encourage applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ+ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Eligibility
To be successful in the role, applicants must have full working rights in Australia.
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