Certifying Plumber/Gas Fitter, Auckland
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Cushman & Wakefield

Certifying Plumber/Gas Fitter

  • Posted 3w ago
  • On Site
  • Full Time

Auckland

Job Description

Job Title

Certifying Plumber/Gas Fitter


Job Description Summary


Certified Plumber/Gasfitter needed to deliver autonomous maintenance across a major university accommodation portfolio.


Job Description


Certified Plumber/Gasfitter


University of Auckland Contract | Auckland CBD Full-Time Permanent Position


Are you an experienced Certified Plumber looking for a role where you can work autonomously, take ownership of your work, and support one of New Zealand's largest and most diverse campus environments?


We are seeking a qualified Certified Plumber/Gasfitter to join our facilities management team delivering planned and reactive maintenance services across the University of Auckland portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a trade professional who enjoys variety, problem-solving, and working within a supportive team while maintaining a high level of independence.


What's on Offer?


  • Permanent full-time position
  • Competitive hourly rate
  • Company vehicle provided for work use
  • On-call allowance
  • Onsite parking
  • Diverse and interesting commercial maintenance work
  • Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
  • Career development opportunities within a global facilities services organisation
  • Modern, clean, and largely weather-protected working environment


About the Role


As the site's Certified Plumber/Gasfitter, you will be responsible for delivering high-quality plumbing maintenance services across a large campus portfolio. You'll work across a range of planned, preventative, reactive, and small project tasks while ensuring compliance, safety, and excellent customer service.


Key responsibilities include:


  • Delivering reactive, preventative and planned maintenance activities
  • Completing small project plumbing works across campus facilities
  • Diagnosing and resolving plumbing faults and system issues
  • Servicing and maintaining commercial and domestic hot water systems
  • Certifying and signing off completed plumbing works
  • Maintaining accurate job notes, reports and work close-outs
  • Sourcing materials and obtaining supplier quotations
  • Ensuring compliance with all relevant standards, regulations and HSSEQ requirements
  • Building positive relationships with clients, contractors and stakeholders
  • Participating in an on-call roster


About You


You are a highly skilled tradesperson who enjoys taking ownership of your workload and delivering quality outcomes. You have strong fault-finding abilities, excellent communication skills, and pride yourself on providing outstanding customer service.


Essential Requirements


  • Current New Zealand Plumber Registration
  • Current PGDB Practising Licence
  • Full New Zealand Driver Licence
  • Minimum five years' experience in commercial plumbing maintenance
  • Strong fault-finding and problem-solving capability
  • Experience working with commercial and domestic hot water systems
  • Sound understanding of Health & Safety requirements and compliance standards
  • Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities
  • Strong digital and documentation skills


Desirable


  • Gasfitting certification or experience
  • Drainlaying registration
  • Backflow prevention certification
  • First Aid, Confined Space or Working at Heights qualifications
  • Facilities Management industry experience
  • Experience working in tertiary education, healthcare, government or large commercial facilities


Why This Role?


This is a unique opportunity to work across a large, dynamic campus environment where no two days are the same. You'll have the autonomy to manage your work, the support of an experienced leadership team, and the opportunity to make a tangible impact on a critical client contract.


If you're looking for a long-term opportunity where your technical expertise is valued and your contribution matters, we'd love to hear from you.


Apply now and take the next step in your plumbing career.


INCO: “Cushman & Wakefield”

Desired Hard Skills

  • Documentation
  • Fault-finding
  • Gasfitting
  • Health & Safety Compliance
  • Plumbing Maintenance

Desired Soft Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Communication
  • Time Management
  • Ownership
  • Problem-solving

Additional Compensation

  • Company Car
  • Performance Bonus
  • On-call Allowance

Benefits & Perks

Culture

  • 🧕 Inclusive Workspace
  • 🩺 Health Insurance
  • 💼 Life Insurance
  • 🚗 Company Car
  • 🏎 Competitive Salary
  • 🌐 INZ Accredited Employer

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