Josh Hopkins
Lynmouth,NZ
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Apprentice Plumber drain-layer gas fitter
Shane Gardiner
New Plymouth, Taranaki
01.2025 - Current
- Install fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and bathtubs in accordance with floor plans and specifications.
- Maintain and repair plumbing systems.
- Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot issues related to plumbing systems.
- Provide excellent customer service by clearly communicating progress and addressing client concerns.
- Installed and repaired piping systems for water, gas, and sewage systems under supervision.
- Conducted leak detection, pipe insulation, and pressure testing.
- Managed the transportation and organization of tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
- Ensured job sites were clean and organized, adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained junior apprentices on best practices for pipe installation and safety procedures.
- Being given my own work van for completing daily customers’ jobs.
- Using excavators to install septic tanks, septic beds, drains, and earthmoving
5th Year Apprentice Plumber
Gardiner Plumbing & Gas Shop
07.2020 - 01.2025
- Install fixtures such as sinks, toilets, and bathtubs in accordance with floor plans and specifications.
- Maintain and repair plumbing systems.
- Perform routine inspections and troubleshoot issues related to plumbing systems.
- Provide excellent customer service by clearly communicating progress and addressing client concerns.
- Installed and repaired piping systems for water, gas, and sewage systems under supervision.
- Conducted leak detection, pipe insulation, and pressure testing.
- Managed the transportation and organization of tools, materials, and equipment at job sites.
- Ensured job sites were clean and organized, adhering to safety protocols.
- Trained junior apprentices on best practices for pipe installation and safety procedures.
- Being given my own work van for completing daily customers’ jobs.
Education
Apprenticeship in Plumbing Drainlaying & Gas -
Wellington Institute of Technology
Petone, Wellington 07.2020 - 01/2026
Francis Douglas Memorial College
01.2013 - 01.2019
Skills
- Responsible
- Honest
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Ability to learn
- Self-motivation
- Enthusiasm
- Punctuality
- Diligence
- Hardworking
Certification
- Occupational Health and Safety Certificate, 02/20
- First Aid and CPR Certified, 02/24
- Wheels tracks and rollers licence
- Full drivers licence - Manual
Hobbies and Interests
- Rugby
- Family time
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Apprentice Plumber drain-layer gas fitter
Shane Gardiner
01.2025 - Current
Apprenticeship in Plumbing Drainlaying & Gas -
Wellington Institute of Technology
07.2020 - 01/2026
5th Year Apprentice Plumber
Gardiner Plumbing & Gas Shop
07.2020 - 01.2025
Francis Douglas Memorial College
01.2013 - 01.2019