School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Castlemaine

Reece; Castlemaine; On-site; AUD 20,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Reece invites school students in Castlemaine to apply for a School-based Traineeship in Plumbing. The role combines practical on-site work at a Reece branch with completing a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations through Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd.

Suitable for Year 10 and Year 11 students, with hours aligned to school commitments. The position focuses on customer service, stock management, and gaining hands-on product knowledge while supporting branch operations and aiming for a

Qualifications

• Year 10 students can apply year-round; Year 11 students can apply Jan to end of term 2.
• Traineeship combines work in a Reece branch with on-the-job training and workbook requirements.
• Based at Plumbing Castlemaine, partnered with Murray Mallee Training Company Ltd.

Responsibilities

• Embrace Reece values, policies and procedures.
• Deliver customer service and process sales.
• Complete all certificate requirements and assessments.
• Stock management and accurate stock control.
• Answer phones, take messages and orders.
• Communicate with customers and staff effectively.
• Build product knowledge to assist customers.
• Provide timely follow-up to customers and maintain branch standards.

Skills

Written and verbal communication

Follow instructions

Enthusiasm and attitude

Willingness to learn

Team player

Neat and tidy workplace

Well presented

Education

Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations

Job description

School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Castlemaine

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 Plumbing Castlemaine.

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. Additional hours during school holidays are available and recommended to assist in your progress.

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’d love to hear from you.