Job Description

We’re growing fast – and we want top-quality tradespeople who want more than just a job.

Ruttley Services (Chatswood) is hiring experienced senior service & installation plumbers to lead high-quality residential maintenance work. If you’re a highly skilled tradesperson who values autonomy, top pay and a professional local team, this role is for you.

Why this role is different?

• Real earning potential: high-performing senior plumbers at Ruttley routinely make $200K+ per year (base + weekly/monthly performance bonuses).
• Lead hands-on work and small teams on premium residential jobs across Chatswood, North Shore, Northern Beaches and inner city.
• Stable, local routes — less travel, more productive time on the tools.

What we provide:

• Competitive base + weekly & monthly performance bonuses
• Modern company vehicle with GPS + fuel card
• New uniform (Shirts, Pants, Shorts, Jackets, Hats)
• iPad job management system (we handle admin so you can focus on work)
• Ongoing technical & customer-service training, clear career progression
• Strong team culture: weekly BBQs and supportive crew
• Quarterly Social Events

Role & typical work

• Lead maintenance, fault finding and small installations: taps, toilets, drainage, hot water systems, leak detection/repair, replacements and upgrades.
• Diagnose complex issues, deliver high-quality workmanship and mentor juniors/apprentices.
• Represent Ruttley on-site with professional communication and customer care.

What we’re looking for — must-haves

• 5+ years’ experience in residential maintenance & installation plumbing (senior/trades level)
• Current NSW plumbing trades licence/certification
• Valid driver’s licence; manual licence preferred or willingness to obtain one
• Strong fault-finding, installation skills and attention to quality finish
• Comfortable using iPad/job management apps; reliable, punctual and customer-focused
• Local to Chatswood/North Shore or able to commute daily

Nice to have

• Experience leading a small team or mentoring apprentices
• White Card and additional trade tickets

Sound Like You?

How to APPLY:

✅ Send your resume

✅ Add a short cover letter outlining why this role suits you and how your skills match our team

✅ Add a copy of your plumbing qualification (if applicable)

⚠️ Important: Australian Residents Only – No overseas applications at this time.

Ruttley Services – “We do it right the first time."