Plumbers | Leading Hands | Plumbing Supervisor

About Us

Established in 2011, MFE is a trusted mechanical, fabrication and engineering services provider supporting clients across the resources, energy and infrastructure sectors throughout Queensland. With operations in Chinchilla and Toowoomba, MFE has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality project work, workshop fabrication and site maintenance services.

As part of Global Group, MFE combines the strength of a growing Australian-owned group with the hands-on, regional capability and strong client relationships we’re known for. Together, we offer broader project exposure, career opportunities and the chance to contribute to major projects across Australia.

As we continue to grow, we’re looking for talented people who share our commitment to quality, safety and teamwork and want to build their career with a supportive, high-performing team.

We’re growing our Utilities team in Chinchilla and are looking for experienced plumbing professionals to join us across multiple permanent opportunities.

Whether you’re a qualified Plumber, an experienced Leading Hand, or an established Plumbing Supervisor, this is an opportunity to join a growing Australian-owned business with a strong pipeline of work and genuine opportunities to build your career.

We’re currently recruiting for:

Plumbers
Join our established site team delivering quality plumbing works across projects and maintenance activities. We’re looking for experienced tradespeople who take pride in their work, work safely and enjoy being part of a high-performing crew.

Leading Hands
For experienced plumbers ready to take greater ownership on site. You’ll remain hands-on while helping coordinate daily activities, mentor tradespeople and apprentices, manage job priorities and support the safe and efficient delivery of works.

Plumbing Supervisor
Take ownership of day-to-day site activities, lead and develop your crew and work closely with operational and project leadership to ensure works are delivered safely, efficiently and to a high standard. We welcome applications from experienced Supervisors as well as strong Leading Hands ready to take the next step.

What you’ll be part of

Depending on your level of experience, your responsibilities may include:

• Delivering commercial and industrial plumbing works across projects and maintenance activities
• Coordinating daily works, job priorities, labour, materials and resources
• Ensuring works are completed safely, efficiently and in line with quality requirements
• Supporting and mentoring tradespeople, trade assistants and apprentices
• Working closely with project and operational teams to keep jobs on schedule
• Building strong relationships with clients and site teams
• Identifying opportunities to improve safety, quality and efficiency
• For leadership positions, providing direction to crews and driving a positive, accountable team culture

What you’ll bring

We’re looking for people who are reliable, safety-focused and take pride in delivering quality work.

Depending on the opportunity, you’ll ideally have:

• A relevant Plumbing trade qualification and current QLD licence
• Commercial and/or industrial plumbing experience
• Current Driver’s Licence and White Card
• Strong commitment to safety, quality and teamwork
• The ability to work autonomously and as part of a site-based team
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills
• For Leading Hand and Supervisor opportunities, demonstrated leadership experience or the capability and ambition to step into leadership
• QBCC Nominee Licence will be highly regarded for the Supervisor opportunity

Why join us?

This isn’t about filling one vacancy, we’re building our team for the future.

You’ll join an established workforce backed by a strong pipeline of work, with opportunities to develop your skills and progress as the business continues to grow.

We offer:

• Permanent, full-time & casual opportunities
• Competitive remuneration based on skills and experience
• 12/9 roster or a 9-day fortnight
• DIDO opportunities for suitable candidates
• Company-provided shared accommodation while working away
• Travel allowance for eligible DIDO employees
• Genuine progression opportunities from Plumber → Leading Hand → Supervisor and beyond
• Leadership development and mentoring from an experienced operational team
• Long-term work within a growing Australian-owned business
• Opportunities across the broader Global Group.

Ready for your next opportunity?

Whether you’re looking for your next long-term plumbing role, ready to step into leadership, or already leading teams and looking for greater opportunity, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today and let us know which opportunity best aligns with your experience.