Plumber

September 3, 2024

Downer Group

He aha ngā painga o tēnei mahi mōu | Why you will enjoy working here
Downer is committed to delivering excellence by ensuring our people have the environment and the means to be successful. We offer you the opportunity to join our diverse and inclusive culture and be part of a great team working in a collaborative environment. We also offer:

Overtime opportunities
Free access to Marram health care benefits and discounted holiday homes
Internal promotion encouraged, training and development on offer

Te Kōwhiringa | The Opportunity
Downer holds a long-term Asset Management and Facilities Management contract with the Department of Corrections and the Ministry of Justice. We are currently seeking a Certified Plumber or a Tradesman Plumber to join our high performing team in building maintenance at the Hawke’s Bay Regional Prison.
This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to expand their knowledge in the Facilities sector. There are a lot of opportunities to grow within the team and you will be exposed to different responsibilities that will further enhance your skills in Plumbing.
Prisons are sometimes challenging work environments, so you must be confident and able to conduct yourself professionally at all times. You will also understand the 24/7 nature of a prison site and be prepared to sometimes manage jobs and situations after hours.
While undertaking general maintenance and repairs of the facilities your duties will also include;

Dealing with unexpected events and providing direction to work for teams
Looking for opportunities for continuous improvement and providing solutions
The undertaking of scheduled maintenance, first response, and reactive activities in order to mitigate disruption to the customer’s activities
A hands-on role in completing work safely and meeting our client and the needs of the contract

We are looking for a team player who is willing to go the extra mile for our customer. You will be focused on quality delivery, have an eye for detail and be able to coordinate other trades as required to get a job fully completed. You will be a problem solver and keep the plumbing services at site in good working order.
Nga Pukenga Motuhake | Important Skills
You will be an ambitious and resilient Plumber and will bring with you;

Experience working as a NZ Certified Plumber or a Tradesman Plumber
Able to work unsupervised while providing safe and quality work
A full class one Driver’s license and ability to drive a manual
Physically fit and agile, able to carry out regular bending and lifting tasks

Ko wai mātou | Our Organisation
Want to know more about what it is like to work at Downer? Then head to our People Site https://www.downergroup.co.nz/facilities-management
Me pēhea ki te tono | How to apply
If this sounds like the opportunity for you, click Apply Now to submit your application! The reference number for this role is 712899
Downer NZ is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive culture.
Our workplaces are drug and alcohol free - all successful applicants will be required to undertake a pre-employment drug test and medical. Due to the fast-paced nature of Downer, our vacancy close dates may be subject to change, so don't delay and make sure you apply as soon as possible.