Plumber

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 a skilled Plumber (Hydraulic Services Technician) to join our Self Perform team servicing Newcastle, delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance, repairs, and minor works across commercial 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 plumbing maintenance across systems including domestic water services, fixtures, valves, hot water systems, drainage, and associated hydraulic infrastructure, 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 (HV switching, Test & Tag, Working at Heights, First Aid & more), 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 and hydraulic maintenance across client facilities
• Conduct fault finding, repairs, and replacement of plumbing systems and components
• Service and maintain domestic water systems, valves, fixtures, hot water systems, and drainage
• Respond to emergency plumbing issues including leaks, blockages, and system failures
• Install and replace plumbing fixtures including sinks, toilets, urinals, faucets, and water heaters
• Complete work orders within required timeframes using BGIS systems
• Assist with estimating labour and materials for small plumbing works
• Oversee and coordinate subcontractors when required
• 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 across service delivery 

Your Education, Experience & Skills

• Trade qualification in Plumbing / Hydraulic Services
• Relevant plumbing licence
• White Card (Construction Induction)
• Current Driver’s Licence
• Minimum 2+ years’ experience in commercial or facilities maintenance plumbing
• Strong fault-finding, troubleshooting, and maintenance skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ability to respond to emergency and reactive maintenance requirements
• Full working rights in Australia (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 skilled 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/