School-based Traineeship - Irrigation Cairns

Reece Australia Pty Ltd; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Reece Australia Pty Ltd in Cairns offers a school-based traineeship in Irrigation, partnered with Murray Mallee Training Company. You will work toward a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations while gaining hands-on experience in a Reece branch.

The role requires Year 10 students with good communication and a can-do attitude. You will balance on-the-job training with workbook tasks and assessments, working about one and a half days per week.

Qualifications

• Year 10 student undertaking a School-based Traineeship.
• Working toward a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations.
• Willingness to follow instructions and show initiative.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Reece values, policies, and procedures.
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Assist with stock management and processing sales.
• Answer phones and take orders.
• Build product knowledge and complete workbook tasks.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Year 10 student

Job description

School-based Traineeship - Irrigation Cairns

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 Year 10 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. This position is based at Irrigation Cairns.

Key responsibilities

• 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

• 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.

This is your chance to join a great company that offers excellent conditions and comprehensive on the job training.

Reece is more than a workplace—it’s where your passion meets purpose. In Australia and New Zealand, we support the essential industries that keep communities thriving. With a focus on collaboration, innovation, and customer success, we offer opportunities to make a difference at every stage of your career.