Maggie Higgins
Poukawa,Hastings
Summary
Skilled Plumbing Apprentice with hands-on experience in plumbing systems installation, maintenance, and repair. Demonstrated ability to work under experienced plumbers, and autonomously showcasing efficient problem-solving capabilities and commitment to quality workmanship. Significant contribution in previous roles through improved efficiency of plumbing repairs and installations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Fourth Year Plumbing Apprentice
Water Works Hawkes Bay
Onekawa, Napier
07.2024 - Current
- Maintenance Plumbing/Drainlaying
- Residential Plumbing/Drainlaying
- Installing hot water heat pumps
Plumbing Retail Salesperson
O'Briens plumbing and bathroom
Onekawa, Napier
06.2023 - 07.2024
- Advised customers on their plumbing needs
- Completed necessary paperwork related to sales transactions accurately and promptly.
- Assisted in creating attractive window displays that would draw customers into the store.
- Provided excellent customer service through personal interactions with shoppers as well as over the phone.
Apprentice Plumber and Drainlayer
Your Plumber HB
Onekawa, Napier
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Plumbing maintenance renovations (residential)
- Drainlaying
Due to a company restructure my role was disestablished.
Apprentice Plumbing Drainlaying and Gasfitting
H & O Plumbing
Onekawa, Napier
04.2022 - 02.2023
- Commercial plumbing
- Residential maintenance plumbing
- Residential renovations
- Participated in regular team meetings
- Developed and maintained effective working relationships with other apprentices, colleagues, customers and suppliers.
- Observed experienced professionals performing their duties in order to gain practical knowledge of industry standards.
Education
Level Two - Merit Endorsed -
Iona College
Havelock North, NZ12-2021
Skills
- Drainlaying techniques
- Hot water systems
- Pipe installation
- Plumbing maintenance
- Customer service
- Ability to work autonomously
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Soldering pipes
Accomplishments
- Raised $2,500 to highlight mental health awareness in the trades by running 100 km in the month of May 2025
- One of five finalists in the female apprentice excellence awards NAWIC (National Association of Women in Construction) July 2025
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fourth Year Plumbing Apprentice
Water Works Hawkes Bay
07.2024 - Current
Plumbing Retail Salesperson
O'Briens plumbing and bathroom
06.2023 - 07.2024
Apprentice Plumber and Drainlayer
Your Plumber HB
02.2023 - 06.2023
Apprentice Plumbing Drainlaying and Gasfitting
H & O Plumbing
04.2022 - 02.2023
Level Two - Merit Endorsed -
Iona College