Irrigation Headman

About the role

The Irrigation Headman will lead the installation, maintenance and repair of all plumbing and irrigation systems within construction and building projects. This full‑time, onsite position requires strong technical expertise and the ability to interpret technical drawings.

Key responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair plumbing installations, including plastic and metal pipe systems.
• Assemble and fit pipe supports, hydraulic and pneumatic equipment.
• Operate tools such as saws, pipe cutters, cutting torches, pipe cutting machines, threading machines and bending machines.
• Ensure compliance with plumbing codes and standards.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.

Required profile

• Minimum 5 years of experience in electrical engineering for construction and building projects.
• Diploma or Trade Certificate from a vocational training unit with full apprenticeship training.
• Male candidates only.

Required skills

• Plumbing installation
• Pipe system assembly
• Hydraulic equipment maintenance
• Pneumatic equipment maintenance
• Use of saw, pipe cutter, cutting torch
• Operation of pipe cutting, threading and bending machines
• Knowledge of plumbing codes and standards
• Handling of carbon steel, PVC and CPVC pipes and fittings
• Technical drawing interpretation