School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Rutherford

Reece Australia Pty Ltd; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Reece Australia Pty Ltd is seeking a Year 10 student for a School-based Traineeship in Plumbing Rutherford. You will work toward a Certificate II in Supply Chain Operations, splitting time between a Reece branch and completing workbook-based requirements, assessments and on-the-job training.

The role is based at Plumbing Rutherford with responsibilities in customer service, stock management and maintaining branch standards. Saturday availability and a team-focused attitude are required.

Qualifications

• Year 10 student undertaking a traineeship.
• Good written and verbal communication.
• Enthusiasm, reliability and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Support customer service in branch operations.
• Assist with stock management and processing sales.
• Complete workbook and on-the-job training requirements.
• Attend to phone messages and customer inquiries.

Skills

Written communication

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Education

Year 10 or equivalent

Job description

School-based Traineeship - Plumbing Rutherford

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 Plumbing Rutherford.

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.