Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Roles And Responsibilities
References
Timeline
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Matthew Nethercott

Melbourne,VIC

Summary

I am a qualified plumber with over 9 years' experience.

I consider myself a hardworking, honest, reliable and easy to get on with.

I have an excellent understanding of the installation and maintenance of plumbing and gas systems.

I can work alone or as part of a team and i am always keen to learn new skills and systems.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Commercial Plumber

Fetch Recruitment (Contracted to Canny plumbing and Melbourne Elite plumbing)
Southbank, VIC
10.2022 - Current
  • Installing suspended ceiling sanitary stacks ensuring correct clip distances and fall in pipework.
  • Installing clips using threaded rod, hangers and clamps.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies needed for jobs to avoid delays due to shortages.
  • Executed plans by following blueprints or verbal instructions from supervisor.
  • Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
  • Used different methods of installing copper pipework ( b-press and copper welding).
  • Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
  • Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
  • Studied blueprints and inspected structures to assess material and equipment needs, pipe installation sequence and installation around possible obstructions.
  • Used rehau and pex pipework for hot and cold rough in through multi-story apartments.

Commercial Plumber

ACR World (Contracted to Axis plumbing)
Melbourne, VIC
01.2024 - 06.2024
  • Installed Copper hot, cold, reusable and gas in care facility's, science labs and bus depots.
  • Installed Rehau pipework in suspended ceilings and walls to rough in sanitary fixtures.
  • Installed TMV and tempering valves.
  • Repaired broken pipes, unclogged drains, and replaced fixtures.
  • Executed plans by following blueprints or verbal instructions from supervisor.
  • Instructed apprentices about proper techniques for installing various types of pipes or fixtures.
  • Maintained records of materials used for each job completed.
  • Installed sanitary stack work, ensuring correct clip spacings and fall.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
  • Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.

Commercial Plumber

Select Plumbing Services
Tullamarine
01.2024 - 05.2024
  • Rough in hot, cold, gas and rainwater pipework in Multi-story apartments, warehouses, hospitals and University's using pex and copper.
  • Using different methods of installing copper (b-press and copper welding).
  • Selected appropriate type of piping material according to project specifications.
  • Executed plans by following blueprints or verbal instructions from supervisor.
  • Participated in team meetings to discuss upcoming projects and potential solutions.

  • Connected pipes using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, soldering agents.
  • Monitored stock levels of supplies needed for jobs to avoid delays due to shortages.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Identified and located required tools prior to starting each project.
  • Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
  • Installed and extended underground storm, sanitation, and water piping systems to connect fixtures and plumbing.
  • Cut and fit pipes to established measurements.
  • Maintained tools and equipment to keep supplies in excellent working condition.
  • Tested piping systems with water and air pressure to maintain balance and accuracy.
  • Repaired broken pipes, unclogged drains, and replaced fixtures.
  • Cleaned work area after completing tasks to ensure safety standards are met.

Mine Site Plumber

Workpac (Hail Creek Coal Mine)
Mackay, QLD
06.2023 - 11.2023
  • Installed water supply lines for new appliances like dishwashers and washing machines.
  • Repaired and replaced plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, bathtubs, showers, and water heaters.
  • Followed safety protocols when handling hazardous chemicals or working around electrical wiring.
  • Maintained records of all completed work orders for future reference if needed.
  • Inspected drainage systems to identify blockages or leaks in the system.
  • Conducted regular inspections of plumbing systems to detect potential issues early on.
  • Replaced defective parts such as washers and valves in existing installations.
  • Used a variety of tools including wrenches, saws, pipe cutters, threading machines, soldering irons. to perform repairs.
  • Responded quickly to emergency calls when needed by troubleshooting the issue over the phone or visiting the site in person.
  • Disassembled faulty components in order to diagnose the problem accurately before making repairs.
  • Ran tests on newly installed systems to make sure they are working properly.
  • Created detailed reports outlining any necessary repairs or replacements that may be required.
  • Installed pipes for new construction projects or renovations.
  • Located and repaired leaks in water supply lines.
  • Cut openings in walls and floors to accommodate pipe and pipe fittings.
  • Inspected and tested installed systems to isolate and identify faults.
  • Filled piping systems with water and air to test for leaks.

Gas Installation Engineer

Heaney Heating Ltd
Belfast
12.2015 - 10.2022
  • Installing and maintaining plumbing and gas systems in various houses and apartments.
  • Designing and installing various types of pipe work including copper, PVC, iron and more.
  • Measuring, cutting, bending and joining pipe work as well as installing associated brackets and fittings.
  • Installing and maintaining sinks, toilets, showers, baths, boilers, hot and cold-water systems, washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, gas fires, gas cookers, radiators, fridges and various other plumbing and gas associated equipment and appliances.
  • Installing down pipes.
  • Responding to emergency call outs.
  • Repairing or replacing defective gas and plumbing systems and associated equipment
  • Pipe welding
  • Servicing gas boilers
  • Designing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems
  • Installing discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
  • Working from mechanical drawings and manuals to design and correctly install gas and plumbing systems and associated appliances.

Apprentice Plumber

HTC Mechanical Services
Lisburn
07.2014 - 12.2015
  • Removing entire old oil heating system and replacing with gas systems.
  • Working as part of a team and assisting with fitting of all pipework, boilers and fittings for gas and of central heating systems
  • Ensuring customers' homes are kept clean and tidy during the work and when finished.
  • Assisting with a school extension by connecting it to existing plumbing and heating systems, e.g fitting of black iron pipework, fitting new showers, toilets, basins and urinals.
  • Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
  • Installed gas lines.
  • Installed radiators for central heating systems.
  • Decommissioned old water tanks.

Education

High School Diploma -

Laurelhill Community College
Lisburn

Skills

  • Boiler installations
  • Central Heating systems
  • Rough in and fit off
  • Copper, pex, rehau, pvc, Iron, poly pipework installation
  • Valves
  • Gas meters
  • Gas fires
  • Gas cookers
  • pipe bending
  • Basic Math
  • Plumbing Repairs
  • System Testing
  • Hand and power tools
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Troubleshooting
  • Staff Management
  • Fixture Repair
  • Pipe Cutting Precision
  • Gas Line Handling
  • Piping Material Selection
  • Safety Protocols
  • Plumbing Fixture Installation
  • Problem-Solving
  • Multitasking
  • Residential Plumbing
  • Industrial Plumbing

Accomplishments

  • Enjoy keeping fit by attending football, gym, swimming and running.
  • In October 2022, myself and a group of friends completed the Mourne Mountains 15 Peak Challenge over 3 days to raise money for Emerge Counseling Services in memory of one of our close friends. In total we raised between us €2,861

Roles And Responsibilities

  • Installing suspended ceiling sanitary stacks
  • Installing clips using threaded bar
  • Following drawings
  • Installing copper pipework in suspended ceilings
  • Welding copper pipework and fittings
  • Working at heights
  • Installing hot and cold polyethylene pipework and using crimp fittings
  • Installing and maintaining plumbing and gas systems in various houses and apartments
  • Designing and installing various types of pipe work including copper, PVC, iron and more
  • Measuring, cutting, bending and joining pipe work as well as installing associated brackets and fittings
  • Installing and maintaining sinks, toilets, showers, baths, boilers, hot and cold-water systems, washing machines, dishwashers, water heaters, gas fires, gas cookers, radiators, fridges and various other plumbing and gas associated equipment and appliances
  • Installing down pipes
  • Responding to emergency call outs, repairing or replacing defective gas and plumbing systems and associated equipment
  • Pipe welding
  • Servicing gas boilers
  • Designing sanitary plumbing and water supply systems
  • Installing discharge pipes and sanitary fixtures
  • Working from mechanical drawings and manuals to design and correctly install gas and plumbing systems and associated appliances
  • Removing entire old oil heating system and replacing with gas system
  • Working as part of a team and assisting with fitting of all pipework, boilers and fittings for gas and central heating systems and ensuring customers' homes are kept clean and tidy during the work and when finished
  • Assisting with a school extension by connecting it to existing plumbing and heating systems, e.g. fitting of black iron pipework, fitting new showers, toilets, basins and urinals

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Commercial Plumber

ACR World (Contracted to Axis plumbing)
01.2024 - 06.2024

Commercial Plumber

Select Plumbing Services
01.2024 - 05.2024

Mine Site Plumber

Workpac (Hail Creek Coal Mine)
06.2023 - 11.2023

Commercial Plumber

Fetch Recruitment (Contracted to Canny plumbing and Melbourne Elite plumbing)
10.2022 - Current

Gas Installation Engineer

Heaney Heating Ltd
12.2015 - 10.2022

Apprentice Plumber

HTC Mechanical Services
07.2014 - 12.2015

High School Diploma -

Laurelhill Community College

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