Plumber resume example
For plumbing jobs, your licence and endorsements decide whether you get a call. This Australian example puts them first, then shows the type of work, the volume and your safety record the way contractors and labour-hire agencies want to see it.
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Example plumber resume
Written for Australian & NZ employers. The employer is fictional and the figures are illustrative — replace them with your own.
Professional summary
Licensed plumber and gasfitter with 8 years in residential and light commercial work in Sydney. Handles new installs, maintenance and emergency call-outs, averaging 6 to 8 jobs a day. Holds backflow prevention and thermostatic mixing valve endorsements; clean safety record.
Experience
Plumber and Gasfitter
Harbourside Plumbing (fictional), Sydney NSW · Jul 2019 – Present
- Complete 6 to 8 maintenance, installation and emergency jobs a day across residential and strata clients.
- Installed hot water, gas and drainage systems for 14 new townhouses in 2025, all passing inspection first time.
- Test and certify around 120 backflow prevention devices a year for commercial clients.
- Supervise one apprentice and keep job notes and compliance certificates up to date in the job management system.
Skills
Hot water systems · Gasfitting · Drainage and CCTV inspection · Backflow testing · Leak detection · Job management software
Licences and certifications to list
- Contractor licence: plumbing, drainage and gasfitting (NSW Fair Trading)
- Backflow prevention endorsement
- White Card (general construction induction)
- Working at heights
- Driver licence (C)
Licence details matter
Licensing is state-based, so name the licence, the state or regulator, and the classes it covers, with the number. Add endorsements such as backflow prevention or thermostatic mixing valves, and your gas licence if separate. If you are qualified but not yet licensed, say so and give your Certificate III completion date.
Describe the work
- The type of work: residential, commercial, maintenance, new builds.
- Volume: jobs a day or projects a year.
- Systems you install and repair, and the brands you know.
- Your safety and compliance record, and any apprentices you supervise.
Frequently asked questions
- Should I put my licence number on my resume?
- Yes. Contractors and agencies check it on the state register before calling you, so it saves time.
- How long should a plumber’s resume be?
- One to two pages. Lead with licences and tickets, then your jobs, and keep older roles short.
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Put it into practice
Build it from a region-matched template, then check what an ATS reads.