Job Title: Event Operations Plumber
Location: Port Adelaide, South Australia

About Us:
At Splashdown, we specialise in event-specific waste solutions, providing high-quality amenities for major events across South Australia. From major sporting events and motorsports to festivals, concerts, and local council gatherings — we ensure every event runs cleanly and smoothly.

The Role:
We are seeking a hands-on, licensed Event Operations Plumber to join our team. Reporting directly to the State Manager, you will play a critical role in planning, coordinating, delivering, and dismantling plumbing infrastructure for events. This is a fast-paced, high-pressure environment that requires agility, problem-solving skills, and a strong commitment to safety and service excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

· Plan and oversee plumbing infrastructure for events from concept to completion.

· Manage day-to-day operations, including maintenance of equipment and infrastructure.

· Load and unload trucks, clean and maintain portable amenities, and repair plumbing fixtures such as toilets and showers.

· Design efficient truck routes and loading plans for events.

· Develop and execute daily and weekly work schedules for your team.

· Ensure all plumbing work is compliant with SA safety and plumbing regulations.

· Maintain a safe and organised yard environment.

· Be on-site for major events to manage operations and troubleshoot as needed.

· Be required to respond to emergency out-of-hours call outs, if needed. This includes weekend and during out-of-hours periods throughout the event season.

· Answering and responding to calls on the after hours phone.

· Perform post-event analysis and contribute to continuous improvement efforts.

· Support smaller jobs with structured planning to allow for smooth execution.

Skills & Experience:

· Current plumbing licence (SA).

· Proven experience in plumbing, preferably with a background in events or running a plumbing business.

· Strong organisational and communication skills.

· Ability to manage suppliers, logistics, and documentation under tight deadlines.

· Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.

· Sound knowledge of SA plumbing codes and regulations.

· HR truck and forklift licenses (or willingness to obtain).

Why Join Us?

· Be part of some of South Australia’s biggest and most exciting events.

· Work with a supportive, passionate team who take pride in what they do.

· Varied, hands-on role where no two days are the same.

· Salary includes work vehicle and phone.

· Opportunity to grow within a business at the heart of the events industry.