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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Angus Hughes

Kearsley,Australia

Summary

Fully qualified plumber with over 10 years experience in commercial construction, residential construction, and plumbing maintenance. Experience as a Leading Hand, delegating work, and mentoring workers. Safety is of the highest priority. Professional, reliable, honest, efficient, attention to detail, and hard-working both independently and within a team environment. Great communicator, friendly personality and empathy for others.


Currently seeking full-time work.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Leading Hand Plumber

A Murray & Sons Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 01.2024
  • Commercial and domestic general plumbing and maintenance
  • Gas fitting
  • Wood and Gas fireplaces
  • In ground and elevated sanitary drainage
  • In ground and elevated storm water drainage
  • First flush devices in conjunction with storm water lines
  • Siphonic drainage
  • Rough-ins
  • Fit-outs
  • Roofing
  • Replacing of electric hot water systems with energy Efficient heat pumps - Ecogenica
  • Sewer camera inspections and jetting
  • Collaborated with directors, site manager, co-workers, suppliers and other trade professionals
  • Accurately read detailed plans, drawings and specifications
  • Organising of materials, orders, staff and services
  • Problem solving
  • Hydraulic Installations in accordance with correct codes and specifications, Disabled and accessible codes and specifications
  • Hot and cold water supply with use of different materials
  • Installation and servicing of hot water heaters and chilled/boiling water units and systems
  • Installation and testing of thermostatic mixing valves
  • Backflow prevention device - RPZD
  • Trade waste / welded HDPE
  • Fire services, hydrants, boosters, hose reels, and diesel pumps
  • Mentored junior plumbers, sharing industry expertise to improve overall team performance
  • Pressure testing of pipe systems with water and air in accordance with codes and standards
  • Commissioning

Projects:

  • The Lane Retreat, Hunter Valley, NSW - Wedding and event accommodation consisting of 60 cabins, Lap pool and amenities. Leading hand / Foreman. Collaborated with a team of 3 to 5 including 2nd, 3rd, 4th year Apprentices, Tradesman and Subcontractors.
  • Pacific Cape Retirement Village, Forster, NSW - Commissioning and final fit-off of approximately 80 bathrooms, kitchenettes, serveries, amenities, commercial kitchen and laundry.

Handyman

Sole Trader - Airtasker
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • 100% completion rate
  • 5 star rating overall
  • 39 completed tasks of various nature
  • https://www.airtasker.com/users/6403eb5f5512-p-27651147/

Customer reviews:

  • "Awesome job.
    Great communication skills.
    Excellent eye for detail. Highly recommended."
  • "Angus was amazing! He really went above and beyond for us. Would highly recommend his work!"
  • "Thanks Angus, great work, very efficient."
  • "Always reliable, does a great job and very reasonable prices. I'd recommended without any hesitation. Has to be one of the nicest tradesperson I've ever dealt with."

Plumber

Mr Water Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2022
  • Commercial Fit-out Plumbing of High-rise and industrial Construction across greater Sydney NSW
  • Leading hand experience
  • Accurately reading detailed plans, drawings and specifications
  • Organising of materials, orders, staff and services
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration with co-workers
  • Hydraulic Installations in accordance with correct codes and specifications
  • Hot and cold water supply with use of different materials
  • Installation and servicing of hot water heaters and chilled/boiling water units and systems
  • Copper ring mains
  • Confident welding of copper and brass materials
  • Installation and testing of thermostatic mixing valves
  • Gas fitting
  • In-ground sewer lines
  • Above ground aerial drainage and stack
  • Storm water drainage
  • Trade waste
  • Fire services, hydrants, boosters, hose reels, diesel pumps and sheds
  • Installation and maintenance of plumbing fixtures
  • Blocked drains, fixtures and Inspections
  • Small Concrete slabs
  • CCTV drain camera inspections

Leading Hand Plumber

A Murray & Sons Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2016
  • Site Leading Hand - Moree East Public School, Moree NSW
  • Site Leading Hand - Aged Care Facility, Orange NSW
  • Commercial Plumbing Construction
  • Leading hand experience
  • Accurately reading detailed plans, drawings and specifications
  • Experience with managing online project information via ACONEX
  • Organising of materials, orders, staff and services Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration with co-workers
  • Documenting all completed works, and final tests such as ITPs
  • Hydraulic Installations in accordance with correct codes and specifications
  • Hot and cold water supply with use of different materials Installation and servicing of hot water heaters and chilled/boiling water units and systems
  • Copper ring mains and tempered water lines
  • Confident welding of copper and brass materials Installation and testing of thermostatic mixing valves
  • Gas fitting and meter installation
  • In-ground sewer lines, sewer man hole, rising mains, and septic tanks
  • Above ground aerial drainage and stacks
  • Deep excavation
  • Storm water drainage and Pits
  • Trade waste
  • Fire services, hydrants, boosters, hose reels, diesel pumps and sheds
  • Installation and maintenance of plumbing fixtures Blocked drains, fixtures and Inspections
  • Roof and guttering repairs and installation
  • Rainwater and recycled water tanks
  • Installation and servicing of pumps
  • Small Concrete slabs
  • CCTV drain camera inspections

Apprentice Plumber

SkillSet Group
08.2013 - 05.2016
  • Commercial plumbing and construction
  • Accurately reading detailed plans, drawings and specifications
  • Communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • Collaboration with co-workers
  • Hydraulic Installations in accordance with correct codes and specifications
  • Hot and cold water supply with use of different materials
  • Installation and servicing of hot water heaters and chilled/boiling water units and systems
  • Copper ring mains and tempered water lines
  • Confident welding of copper and brass materials
  • Installation and testing of thermostatic mixing valves
  • Gas fitting
  • In-ground sewer lines, rising mains, and septic tanks
  • Above ground aerial drainage and stacks
  • Deep excavation
  • Storm water drainage and Pits
  • Trade waste
  • Fire services, hydrants, boosters, hose reels, diesel pumps and sheds
  • Installation and maintenance of plumbing fixtures
  • Blocked drains, fixtures and Inspections
  • Roof and guttering repairs and installation
  • Rainwater and recycled water tanks
  • Installation and servicing of pumps
  • Small Concrete slabs
  • CCTV drain camera inspections

Apprentice Plumber

B & C Carslake Pty Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2013
  • Residential general plumbing maintenance
  • Gas fitting
  • Sewer
  • Storm water
  • Hot and cold water
  • Blocked drains
  • Roofing and guttering
  • Fencing
  • Working independently

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2011 - 01.2012
  • Improved customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during peak hours.
  • Enhanced team productivity by maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
  • Prepared high-quality food items following established recipes and safety guidelines for consistent results.
  • Expedited orders with accuracy, resulting in reduced wait times for customers.

Education

High School Diploma -

Orange High School
Orange, NSW
12.2011

Skills

  • Safety awareness
  • Critical Thinking
  • Attention to Detail
  • Innovation Skills
  • Ability to problem solve
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Multitasking
  • Excellent verbal and literacy skills
  • Good numeracy and mathematical skills
  • Interpersonal Communication Skills
  • Professionalism

Certification

Certificate of proficiency in Plumbing | 2016 | Vocational Training
Certificate III in Plumbing | 2015 | TAFE Western Institute Orange NSW
Applying First Aid/CPR | 2014 | TAFE Western Institute Orange NSW

Licences

Construction induction (white card)
Drivers Licence 18923099 

Interests

Health and Fitness

Nutrition

Cooking

Music

Musician

Collecting vintage items

Environmental sustainability

Animal welfare

Social Justice

Nature and bush walking

Outdoor activities

Self improvement

Mental health awareness

Investing

Commerce

Entrepreneurship 

Travelling 


Employment Referees

Tony Koval

Site Supervisor - The Lane Retreat, Hunter Valley NSW

Fidem Property + Construction

Phone: 0418 263 410


Toby Tyson 

Managing Director 

A Murray And Sons Pty Ltd

Phone: 0419 237 056


Brad Galea 

Project manager 

Mr Water Plumbing Pty Ltd 

Phone: 0400 689 531


Joe Surace

Plumbing Foreman

Mr Water Plumbing Pty Ltd

Phone: 0417 656 308


Aaron Graham

Managing Director

MNC Interior Lining

Phone: 0477 505 555



Timeline

Leading Hand Plumber

A Murray & Sons Pty Ltd
02.2023 - 01.2024

Handyman

Sole Trader - Airtasker
10.2022 - 01.2023

Plumber

Mr Water Plumbing Services Pty Ltd
06.2017 - 07.2022

Leading Hand Plumber

A Murray & Sons Pty Ltd
05.2016 - 12.2016

Apprentice Plumber

SkillSet Group
08.2013 - 05.2016

Apprentice Plumber

B & C Carslake Pty Ltd
01.2012 - 08.2013

Fast Food Crew Member

McDonald's Restaurant
07.2011 - 01.2012

High School Diploma -

Orange High School
Angus Hughes