Southern Plumbing & Heating
Southern Plumbing & Heating Ltd has served Otago and Southland from Balclutha since 1995, offering plumbing, heating, drainage, gas-fitting, and roofing services. With a culture of high standards and a clear path for apprentices, it’s a trusted local company with established career potential in the building services trades.
Southern Plumbing & Heating Ltd has been serving the Clutha District and beyond for over 30 years. Based in Balclutha, they provide a full range of plumbing, heating, drainage, gasfitting, and roofing services for both residential and commercial customers.
With a second branch in Gore, they cover a wide area across Otago and Southland — and they’re known for delivering reliable, high-quality work.
They also operate a small showroom in Balclutha, where customers can browse bathroom products and heating options, including solid fuel fires.
This is a great local company where you can learn the full scope of the trade — working with real clients and gaining experience across multiple services.
Roles you’ll find here:
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Plumber – install and maintain water systems
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Drainlayer – work on stormwater and sewage systems
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Gasfitter – install gas appliances, hot water, and heating
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Roofing Technician – fit long-run roofing and flashings
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Office / Showroom Support – assist with bookings, product advice, and admin
Learning pathways:
You can get started in the trades through:
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Apprenticeships in plumbing, drainlaying or gasfitting (often done together)
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On-the-job training with experienced tradies
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Gaining experience through Gateway placements or work experience
If you’re practical, reliable, and want a career where you see the results of your work every day — this could be a great direction to explore.
- Sector: Trades & services
- Locations:
- Country: New Zealand
Opportunities
Pathway Chat
Have a relaxed, one-on-one chat with someone in a local business. Ask questions, get CV tips, talk about job expectations, and see what skills or training might help you move forward.
What is a Pathway Chat? Find out more here
Workplace Experience
Try out a job through training, Gateway, internships, or apprenticeships. Businesses may not be hiring, but it’s always worth reaching out and showing your interest.
Business Walkthrough
Take a short visit to a workplace to see how it runs and what the job involves. A great way to get a feel for the industry before diving in.