Plumber (UHI Perth)
Company
UHI
Location
Perth, Western Australia, Australia
Job Type
Internship
Posted
12 days ago
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via LinkedIn
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Job Description
Location Perth, Scotland Salary £33,910.44 - £37,239.14 per annum, pro rata Application Deadline Tuesday, April 21, 2026 Job SummaryPlumber Part Time, Permanent 21 hours per week (0.6FTE) £33,910.44 - £37,239.14 per annum, pro rata UHI Perth is one of Scotland’s leading Colleges of Further and Higher Education, and a large partner in Scotland’s newest University, the University of the Highlands and Islands.The Estates department currently has an opportunity for an experienced Plumber to join the team and support them in ensuring UHI Perth is a fantastic place to both study and work.Based at the campus on Crieff Road, Perth, our Estates team ensure the facilities are in first class condition with a program of continual improvement. This includes day to day maintenance as well as refurbishment projects.Reporting to the Estates Manager, this role involves carrying out maintenance and project work within all campus buildings, Halls of Residence and off-site locations.To submit your application for this post or for more information, click ‘Apply Now’ and complete the on-screen form.Closing date: 23:45 on Tuesday 21 April 2026. Interview date to be confirmed. This post undertakes regulated work with children and a Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme check is required. A check will be made against the list of those barred from working with children.Job Profile Job Profile document
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about Welder Jobs
What is the minimum hourly rate for welders under the Manufacturing Award in Australia from 1 July 2026?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, the national minimum wage rate applicable to welders under the Manufacturing and Associated Industries and Occupations Award is AU$25.75 per hour from 1 July 2026 for level C10 classification. This rate applies to full-time employees with ordinary hours of 38 per week and includes a 25% loading for casual welders. Overtime rates start at 150% for the first three hours after 38 weekly hours.
What visa is required for overseas welders to work in Australia in 2026?
As per the Department of Home Affairs, overseas welders must hold a Temporary Skill Shortage visa (subclass 482) or Skilled Employer Sponsored Regional visa (subclass 494) if the occupation remains on the Priority Migration Skilled Occupation List. Applicants require a skills assessment from TRA showing at least three years relevant experience plus a Certificate III qualification. Visa grants for 2026 require employer sponsorship and payment of the Skilling Australians Fund levy of AU$1,200 for small businesses.
What qualifications and experience are needed to qualify as a welder in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, welders must hold a Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (MEM30319) or equivalent plus a minimum of three years post-qualification experience for award classification at C10 level. Additional welding procedure qualifications under AS/NZS 1796 are required for pressure vessel work. No formal licensing exists nationally but state-based high-risk work licences apply for certain welding tasks.
How many ordinary hours and annual leave days apply to full-time welder positions in Australia?
As per the Fair Work Ombudsman, full-time welders work 38 ordinary hours per week averaged over a four-week period under the Manufacturing Award. Employees receive four weeks of paid annual leave per year plus 10 public holidays and up to 10 days personal leave. Additional entitlements include long service leave after seven years of continuous service.
