School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Ararat

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

Job summary

Reece Australia Pty Ltd in Ararat is offering a school-based traineeship in plumbing. You will work in a Reece branch while completing a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, with workbook tasks and on-the-job training.

The role suits Year 10 students (Year 11 applicants welcome from January to end of term 2). Expect part-time hours across one and a half days weekly, with additional hours during school holidays to support progress.

Qualifications

• Year 10 students can apply; Year 11 students can apply from January until end of term 2.
• Trainees will work toward a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations.
• Work at a Reece branch with on-the-job training and workbook requirements.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Reece values, policies and procedures.
• Deliver customer service and processing of sales.
• Stock management and answering phones for messages and orders.
• Build product knowledge and provide follow-up to customers.
• Support branch maintenance and contribute to a high-standard environment.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Instruction following

Teamwork

Enthusiasm and positive attitude

Willingness to learn

Education

Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations

Job description

School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Ararat

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 realize 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 Plumbing Ararat.

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:

• 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 (exceptions for Actrol and smaller branches). 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. Whether you're working in our branches, showrooms, or support centre, you'll be part of a team committed to professional growth and delivering world-class solutions.

We'll love to hear from you.