Plumber | Merivale

Merivale is looking for a Maintenance Plumber to join our Maintenance team on a full-time basis, working across some of Sydney’s most iconic hospitality venues, including ivy, Establishment and Coogee Pavilion.

You will be part of a hands-on team supporting a fast-paced portfolio of restaurants, bars, pubs, hotels and event spaces. From day-to-day reactive repairs and fixture installs to contractor coordination and planned maintenance, this role offers plenty of variety across a unique hospitality environment.

If you enjoy problem-solving, working across different sites and being part of a team that keeps venues operating at their best, this is a great opportunity to grow your career with one of Australia’s leading hospitality groups.

Key Responsibilities

Reporting into the Maintenance team, key responsibilities will include:

• Complete day-to-day reactive repairs across plumbing fixtures and venue infrastructure.
• Install, replace and maintain plumbing fixtures across Merivale venues.
• Support planned maintenance works to ensure venues remain safe, compliant and operational.
• Troubleshoot plumbing issues quickly and effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Work closely with venue teams and internal stakeholders to manage priorities and minimise disruption.
• Coordinate contractors where required, ensuring works are completed safely and to standard.
• Manage materials, stock levels and orders required to complete works efficiently.
• Maintain a strong understanding of regulatory compliance and ensure all work is completed in line with requirements.
• Work collaboratively with other trades across the Maintenance department to support broader venue needs.

The Essentials

• NSW Plumbing Licence or 5+ years’ experience in plumbing maintenance.
• Current NSW Driver’s Licence.
• Experience in plumbing maintenance, ideally across commercial or multi-site environments.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of regulatory compliance requirements.
• Strong attention to detail, time management and the ability to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work with venue teams, contractors and internal stakeholders.
• Confident working independently as well as part of a broader team.

Merivale Employee Benefits

• 25% staff discount across 90+ Merivale venues.
• Exclusive monthly perks, staff-only rewards and events.
• Merivale Staff Cellar – access to premium wines at staff pricing.
• Unlimited career growth with endless development opportunities.
• Merivale Academy – online and in-person training, including Leadership & Performance, First Aid, Food Safety and more.
• Professional accreditation support – including Leadership qualifications.
• Employee Assistance Program – confidential wellbeing and mental health support, provided by Sonder.
• Employee Referral Program – earn rewards for bringing great people on board.
• Access to tools and a designated facilities vehicle.

Build your future with Merivale and explore exciting career opportunities