Plumber’s Assistant – Auckland!
Keen to get hands-on, grow your skills, and build a career in the plumbing trade?
We’re looking for proactive and reliable Plumber’s Assistants to join a skilled team working on a variety of projects across Auckland.
This is a great opportunity to gain experience alongside qualified tradespeople and work on meaningful infrastructure and commercial plumbing jobs.
What You’ll Be Doing: As a Plumber’s Assistant, you’ll support the team with:
- Assisting with installation, maintenance, and repair of plumbing systems
- Handling and preparing materials, tools, and equipment on site
- Cutting, measuring, and assembling piping under supervision
- Digging trenches and preparing pipe routes
- Cleaning up work sites and assisting with safe disposal of materials
- Transporting tools and supplies
- Following all site safety protocols and maintaining a tidy workspace
You’ll play a key role in keeping jobs running smoothly and safely, while gaining valuable experience on the tools.
What We’re Looking For: We’re after a dependable team player with a solid work ethic and can-do attitude. Ideally, you’ll have:
- At least 1 years’ experience as an assistant plumber in New Zealand assisting on-site in a trade or construction setting
- Good physical fitness and a willingness to work in varied conditions
- A basic understanding of plumbing tools and materials
- A strong focus on health and safety
- A current driver’s licence and reliable transport (preferred)
- 2 recent work references
- The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen
If you're looking to break into the trade or continue building on your practical skills, this could be the perfect step forward.
What’s In It For You?- $30–$32/hr pay rate (based on experience)
- Guaranteed minimum 30 hours/week
- Weekly pay + PPE provided
- Ongoing support from a local team who care
- Opportunity to work alongside qualified plumbers on real commercial and residential sites
- Work with one of NZ’s leading labour hire specialists
About Tradestaff Tradestaff is proudly 100% Kiwi-owned and has been a trusted recruitment leader for over 25 years. We’re a member of the Recruitment & Consulting Services Association (RCSA), upholding high ethical standards and best practice in recruitment.
Ready to Start Your Plumbing Career? Apply Now