Experienced Plumber
OneStaff Palmerston North
Listing Description
Description
The OpportunityOur client is expanding their plumbing team to support a growing pipeline of commercial projects across the Manawatu and is now seeking a qualified and experienced Plumber/Drainlayer to step into a Foreman-level role. This position combines hands-on plumbing and drainlaying work with team leadership, project oversight, and the chance to help shape the next generation of apprentices.
If you're confident in your technical skills, enjoy mentoring others, and excel in busy commercial environments, this is a role where your expertise will be genuinely valued.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support plumbing and drainlaying projects across commercial new builds, replacements, and varied construction sites.
- Manage labour, materials, and scheduling while ensuring projects run smoothly, safely, and to quality standards.
- Mentor, train, and support apprentices and junior staff, fostering a positive and high-performing team culture.
- Work directly with clients, contractors, suppliers, and the wider site team to maintain strong, professional relationships.
- Step in on the tools as needed, with occasional crossover into other areas such as roofing or general construction support.
- Maintain weekly reporting, documentation, and clear communication with project stakeholders.
Why Join Our Client?
- You'll be joining a company that genuinely invests in its people and rewards long-term loyalty. Benefits include:
- Competitive pay, reviewed regularly
- Overtime paid after 45 hours
- Paid day off for your birthday
- Full-time, permanent role with long-term job security
- Modern work vehicle, mobile phone & iPad
- Full uniform & PPE provided
- Relocation support available for applicants moving into the region
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career progression
- Supportive, family-focused culture where good work is recognised
What You'll Bring
- Qualified Plumber/Drainlayer with 4+ years' experience in commercial or mixed construction work.
- Confidence supervising others and experience guiding apprentices.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to adapt to different project types.
- Excellent communication, reliability, and a high standard of workmanship.
- Full NZ Driver's Licence + PGDB licence.
- Ability to pass MOJ and pre-employment drug testing.
Hours:
Monday to Friday, 7:30 am-5:00 pm
Occasional weekend work during peak periods
How to Apply
Ready to take the next step in your plumbing career?Applications must be submitted through APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV and work history to be considered for this position.For role-related enquiries, contact Emily at OneStaff Palmerston North on 06 353 8002 or 0800 178 233.Only shortlisted applicants who apply will be contacted.
Applicants must currently reside in New Zealand and hold valid work rights.
Application details
How to ApplyReady to take the next step in your plumbing career?Applications must be submitted through APPLY NOW with an up-to-date CV and work history to be considered for this position.For role-related enquiries, contact Emily at OneStaff Palmerston
OneStaff Palmerston North
OneStaff are NZ owned industrial recruitment specialists, with 16 branches across NZ. OneStaff recruitment specialists are all about helping build New Zealand Industry and creating better lives through better work. Where employment is concerned, we work with you to make your life better. We work to four key values which we can both expect from each other. Together they form the acronym T.A.H.I.
- Teamwork – meaning we act with genuine intent of a desired outcome and positive action as a collective. We are all in this together and need to rely on each other.
- Accountability – means we take responsibility and ownership for our actions and efforts regardless of outcome. Positive and negative - we own what we say and do and learn from it, honestly and reliably.
- Hustle – It means that we work hard for you every single day. It means a focused purpose. It means working smarter, more efficiently and effectively for better outcomes. It means we go to the lengths to reach that outcome that other people won't, and we do this with a sense of joy, pride, and purpose, because we love it.
- Impact – means we influence and deliver positive change for customers and industry. It means we can describe what differentiates us and they will notice that difference. It’s the evidence and value of a positive outcome. It’s the outcome of having a positive impact through delivery of our services.
These values ensure we work side by side with our clients and candidates delivering positive outcomes to grow our people and New Zealand industry
OneStaff is committed to these principles and direction, and every person we engage with has a part to play in delivering the results we achieve. All the above forms what we refer to as "Working as One" - Working with you for a common purpose and goal, based on your motivations and desired outcome. Whether it’s a new job, development, better conditions, better work/life balance, or help steer you in a new direction, we work together to achieve what’s best for you
