Plumbing Leading Hand

24 hours ago


Sydney, New South Wales, Australia Hays | Construction Full time $90,000 - $120,000 per year

Hands-on leadership, career progression, and diverse projects await

Mechanical Plumbing Leading Hand / Site Foreman

Permanent | Full-Time | Sydney-Based Projects

Your new company

Join a well-established, family-run mechanical plumbing contractor known for delivering high-quality HVAC and plant room installations across Sydney. With a strong pipeline of commercial and industrial projects, this business offers a supportive team environment and genuine career progression.

Your new role

As a Mechanical Plumbing Leading Hand / Site Foreman, you'll play a hands-on leadership role across multiple mechanical plumbing projects. Reporting directly to the Director, you'll be responsible for supervising teams, coordinating site activities, and ensuring high standards of quality construction and safety.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Installing and maintaining mechanical systems including copper, steel, and plastic piping, valves, HVAC systems, and plant rooms

  • Leading a team of approx. 10 employees and subcontractors across various sites

  • Allocating tasks, mentoring apprentices, and acting as the first point of contact on site

  • Coordinating daily and weekly schedules, ordering materials, and managing deliveries

  • Conducting toolbox talks, enforcing WHS compliance, and reviewing SWMS and risk assessments

  • Liaising with builders, clients, and other trades to resolve on-site issues

  • Approving timesheets, reporting progress, and managing site documentation

  • Assisting with testing, commissioning, and defect close-out prior to handover

What you'll need to succeed

  • Licenced Mechanical Plumber (or equivalent trade qualification)

  • Proven experience in a Leading Hand, Foreman, or Site Supervisor role

  • Strong technical knowledge of HVAC systems, plant rooms, and mechanical drawings

  • Solid understanding of WHS practices and compliance documentation

  • Excellent communication and leadership skills

  • Ability to manage schedules, materials, and site operations effectively

  • Comfortable using basic digital tools for reporting and documentation

  • Reliable, proactive, and committed to delivering quality work

What you'll get in return

  • Full-time position with a growing and reputable contractor

  • Opportunity to work on diverse and technically challenging projects

  • Direct access to senior leadership with your input valued

  • Career development in a flexible and fair working environment

  • Be part of a team that rewards dedication and high performance

What you need to do now

If you're interested in this role, send your CV to or contact Calico Edmiston at Hays on for a confidential discussion.



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