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.”
