Plumber
Location: Newcastle, New South Wales
Company: BGIS Technical Services (Self Perform)
Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent (Mobile / On-Site)
The Role
BGIS is seeking Plumbers to join our Self Perform team, delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance, repairs, and minor works across client facilities.
In this role, you’ll provide end-to-end hydraulic and plumbing maintenance support as part of a collaborative building services team. You’ll be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance across domestic water systems and associated assets including water lines, sewer lines, backflow devices, valves, water meters, fixtures, water heaters, and drainage systems — ensuring all works are delivered safely, efficiently, and to BGIS quality standards.
From day one, you’ll be set up for success — with a modern fleet vehicle, quality tools, and a supportive team environment focused on safety, development, and career growth.
Why You’ll Love Working With BGIS
✔ Company vehicle – modern fleet with tolls, fuel & insurance covered
✔ Competitive wages, yearly increases, RDOs, overtime & on-call allowance
✔ Career growth – paid training, study leave, and structured development pathways
✔ Top-tier equipment provided – iPad, phone, uniforms & PPE supplied
✔ Recognition & rewards – spot recognition vouchers and $2,000 employee referral bonus
✔ Health, wellbeing & lifestyle benefits – Fitness Passport (access for you and your family to gyms and aquatic centres nationwide), employee discounts, and optional yearly paid flu vaccination vouchers
✔ Additional employee benefits including novated leasing options
✔ Paid parental leave & volunteer leave
✔ Safe systems of work and supportive leadership
What You’ll Be Doing
- Deliver planned and reactive plumbing maintenance across client facilities
- Perform preventative maintenance inspections on domestic water systems and related devices
- Troubleshoot, repair, and replace water lines, recirculation lines, and sewer lines
- Respond to emergency plumbing calls (e.g. blocked drains, leaks, broken water lines, gas odours)
- Install new plumbing fixtures including sinks, urinals, faucets, and water heaters
- Provide labour and material estimates for small plumbing projects
- Coordinate inspections for contractor-performed work
- Complete work orders within required timeframes using BGIS systems
- Ensure all works comply with WHS, compliance, environmental, and quality standards
- Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients and stakeholders
- Contribute to continuous improvement and safe work practices
Your Education, Experience & Skills
- Trade Licence / Qualified Plumber (Hydraulic Services Qualification)
- Construction Industry White Card
- Current Driver’s Licence
- Minimum 2 or more years’ experience in commercial plumbing maintenance
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- Experience in planned and reactive maintenance environments
- Ability to provide accurate labour and material estimates
- Strong communication and customer service skills
- Ability to work independently and within a team
- Australian working rights (essential)
About BGIS
BGIS is a global leader in integrated facilities management, project delivery, asset management, and technical services. With more than 10,000 employees globally, we deliver innovative service solutions across diverse sectors including government, healthcare, defence, commercial, education, and critical infrastructure. BGIS Self Perform specialises in delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across building, mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and fire disciplines nationally. We invest in our people through safe systems, modern equipment, and career development opportunities. Learn more: https://apac.bgis.com/
We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we work and pay our respects to Elders past, present, and emerging. BGIS is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQ individuals, and people from culturally diverse backgrounds.
Apply Now
If you’re a qualified Plumber looking for job stability, strong benefits, and long-term career growth with an industry leader, we’d love to hear from you. Explore more opportunities at: https://apac.bgis.com/careers/
