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Hardwaregeneral

Assistant Manager | Hornsby

Hornsby, New South Wales

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Seniority
Lead / management
Country
AU
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
30 Oct 2026

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Assistant Manager | Hornsby

Competitive Pay | Permanent Full-Time | Annual & Personal Leave | Full Uniform

Be part of what’s next at Hardware & General

All teams across H&G are working together towards a shared goal: becoming an employer of choice by creating positive workplaces where people feel valued, supported and have opportunities to grow.

About the Opportunity

We have an opportunity available for a motivated and hands-on Assistant Manager to join our Hornsby team.

Reporting to the Site Manager, you'll play an important role in supporting the day-to-day operations, leading and supporting the team and ensuring customers receive excellent service. You'll also take responsibility for overseeing the site when the Site Manager is away.

We're looking for someone with previous retail, trade, hardware or building supplies experience who enjoys working with people, leading by example and keeping a busy site running smoothly.

What You'll Be Doing

Leading and supporting the team to deliver excellent customer service and achieve sales targets.

Assisting customers with product advice and suitable solutions.

Managing stock levels, ordering, receipting and stocktakes.

Coordinating picking, packing, loading and distribution.

Processing quotes, sales orders, returns and payments accurately.

Supporting rostering, site operations and team workload planning.

Maintaining site presentation, housekeeping and workplace health and safety.

Assisting with opening and closing, cash handling and banking as required.

Supporting the Site Manager and overseeing daily operations in their absence.

What We're Looking For

Previous experience in retail, trade, hardware or a similar customer-focused environment.

Demonstrated leadership skills and the ability to motivate and support a team.

Strong customer service, communication and sales skills.

Good organisational skills and an understanding of stock management.

Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy operational environment.

Practical, hands-on and solutions-focused approach.

Trade or building supplies industry knowledge will be highly regarded.

Commitment to workplace health and safety.

Full Australian working rights without restrictions.

What You'll Get

Full-time employment.

Consistent roster and weekly pay.

Training and development opportunities.

Supportive team environment.

Staff discounts available after successful completion of probation.

Opportunity to develop your leadership skills and grow your career with an established Sydney business.

Pre-employment screening includes a medical assessment, drug and alcohol screening, and a National Police Check.

CALL US: 02 8456 1211.

If we're unavailable, please leave a message and we'll get back to you.

EMAIL: [email protected]

Please note: All recruitment is managed internally by our Talent Acquisition Team. We welcome direct applications only and kindly ask recruitment agencies not to contact us regarding this vacancy.

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