The position involves installing, maintaining and repairing metal roofing systems, roof and wall cladding, flashings, gutters, downpipes and associated rainwater products across [residential/commercial/industrial] projects throughout Northern Rivers, Tweed Shire & Southeast QLD

The role includes both new installation work and remedial roof plumbing, maintenance and repairs.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Read and interpret plans, drawings, specifications and job instructions.
• Inspect worksites and calculate the materials and equipment required.
• Measure, mark, cut, shape, fabricate and join sheet-metal roofing components.
• Install, maintain and repair metal roofing and wall-cladding systems.
• Fabricate and install flashings, capping, box gutters, fascia gutters, downpipes, rain heads, sumps and other rainwater products.
• Set out and install roof drainage systems to the required falls and specifications.
• Locate roof leaks, corrosion, defective flashings and damaged roof components.
• Complete remedial roof plumbing, maintenance and replacement work.
• Seal joints and penetrations and ensure completed roofing systems are secure and watertight.
• Inspect completed work to ensure it complies with plans, applicable standards and regulatory requirements.
• Safely operate relevant hand tools, power tools and roof-plumbing equipment.
• Work safely at heights and comply with WHS requirements, SWMS, site procedures and PPE requirements.
• Coordinate with supervisors, builders, tradespeople and other members of the project team.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe work area.

Skills and experience

The successful applicant will have:

• An AQF Certificate III in Roof Plumbing, a relevant AQF Certificate IV, or an equivalent recognised qualification.
• At least [two/three] years of relevant hands-on roof-plumbing experience.
• Demonstrated experience with metal roofing, flashings, roof and wall cladding, guttering, downpipes and rainwater systems.
• The ability to read plans, undertake measurements and calculate material requirements accurately.
• Sound knowledge of roof-drainage principles and relevant Australian building and safety requirements.
• A current Construction White Card.
• Working at Heights certification.
• A current driver licence.
• The relevant roof-plumbing licence or registration for [State/Territory], or eligibility to obtain it.
• Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
• A reliable approach and strong commitment to workplace safety.