The Reece Group is a leading international company with exceptional values and customer focus. Their core business is supplying plumbing and bathroom products to plumbers and retail customer, but what many people don’t realise is that Reece also has several specialty businesses such as Irrigation, HVAC-R, Bathroom Life, Onsite and Civil. Additionally, in 2013 the Reece Group also acquired refrigeration and air conditioning businesses Actrol and Metalflex. Across all levels of the Reece Group network, our staff continuously aim to provide friendly and expert customer service to ensure that they are the best in the business.
The Role:
Partnered with Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd, we are looking for students to undertake School–based Traineeships where you will work towards a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations. The traineeship will involve working in a Reece branch as well as completing certificate requirements e.g. workbooks and on the job training and assessments. Year 10 students can apply all year round and Year 11 students can apply from January until the end of term 2.
This position is based at Irrigation Pakenham.
Key responsibilities include:
Embracing the Reece values, policies, and procedures
Customer Service
Completing all requirements of the certificate
Processing sales
Stock Management
Answering the phone to take messages and orders
Communicating with customers and staff
Building product knowledge
Providing follow up to customers
Contributing to maintaining the branch at a high standard.
About You:
If you have the following attributes, we would like to hear from you:
Good written and verbal communication
Ability to follow instructions
Enthusiasm and a great attitude
Willingness to give new things a go
Team player
Willingness to maintain a neat and tidy workplace
Well presented
Students will be required to work the equivalent of one and a half days per week. Must have Saturday Availability. Additional hours during school holidays are available and recommended to assist in your progress.
Take the Plunge and apply now! This is your chance to join a great company that offers excellent conditions and comprehensive on the job training.
Skills Required
- Be a current Year 10 student or Year 11 student (Year 11 applicants from January to end of Term 2).
- Ability to work the equivalent of 1.5 days per week and have Saturday availability.
- Willingness to work additional hours during school holidays (recommended to aid progress).
- Willingness to complete Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, including workbooks and assessments.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to follow instructions and complete assigned tasks.
- Enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and willingness to try new tasks.
- Team player who can communicate with customers and staff.
- Well presented and willing to maintain a neat, tidy workplace.
- Perform retail duties such as processing sales, stock management, answering phones, and customer follow-up.
What We Do
Reece Group is a leading global distributor of plumbing, waterworks, and HVAC-R products, as well as bath and kitchen supplies. Operating across Australia, New Zealand, and the United States, it serves both commercial and residential sectors. The company focuses on providing high-quality products and expert service to trade professionals, helping them grow their businesses through a vast network of branches and distribution centers.
