Trade Counter Assistant Opportunities - Cairns Region

Trade Counter Assistant Opportunities - Cairns Region About the opportunity

As part of the Trade Counter team, you’ll help plumbers and other tradespeople access the products they need for residential, commercial and renovation projects that keep QLD growing.

We have a mix of opportunities across the Cairns region including involving full time, permanent roles working in customer service, warehousing, delivery driving, or as a general all-rounder!

No plumbing experience? No Problem.

We believe skills can be taught. Whether you're new to the industry or looking for your next career opportunity, we’ll set you up for success with:

• •Paid comprehensive on-the-job training, covering everything from branch operations and customer service fundamentals to product knowledge.
• •Access to self-paced online learning modules to help build your skills and confidence throughout your career.
• •Ongoing courses and opportunities to try something challenging and unlock a new skill.

Your day-to-day

A typical day involves:

• •Providing customer service and information about products.
• •Providing quotes both in-person and over the phone.
• •Undertaking pick packing and stock control activities.
• •Maintaining a safe, organised, and welcoming branch environment.
• •Make deliveries to customers using a company vehicle.
• •Continue upskilling with tailored on-the-job training initiatives.

We’d love to hear from you:

• •We're looking for people with career potential and a growth mindset.
• •Previous experience in customer service and enjoys helping people both in person and over the phone.
• •Accurately pick orders, maintain shop floor displays and ensure information provided is accurate.
• •Tech-savvy and adaptable to learn new systems.
• •Holds a clean, valid driver’s licence. Valid Forklift licence is ideal but not essential.
• •Wants to develop their career - either locally, within our broader network or head office!

Our perks and benefits:

• •Stable full time employment.
• •Performance based bonuses.
• •Paid annual leave, sick leave, and parental leave
• •Continuous learning and development programs to support your career goals.
• •Generous discounts for those looking to renovate their home.
• •Reece Boost - offering cashback and discounts on groceries, fuel, insurance, travel and more.

What happens next!

After submitting your application, you’ll be invited to participate in a brief chat interview. Think of it as your first interview, but without the usual pressure. This relaxed, flexible alternative to a phone interview involves answering 5 questions and should take about 15-20 minutes. It's best to complete it within 24 hours. Don’t worry about time constraints; you can take it at your own pace and even pause and return later. Once finished, you’ll receive a personality profile highlighting your strengths.

Please check your junk or spam folder if you don't see the invitation in your inbox.

At Reece Group, we prioritize fairness and are here to support you at every step. If you need any accommodations, let us know so we can provide the best support. Contact us at recruitment@reece.com.au, and our team will be in touch.

Reece Group

We are Australia's leading supplier of plumbing and bathroom products with over 10,000 people located in 900+ branches globally. For over 100 years, we’ve supported the trade with top-quality products and expert advice, championing the vital work plumbers do every day.

We support residential, commercial and infrastructure building trades across Australia, New Zealand and the United States. Our success is built on the success of our customers, who provide essential services every day.

Reece is a place where people make a real difference. And that's the secret to our success; having the right people, with the right attitude in the right roles. This means that we value diversity and fairness and are committed to providing equal opportunity regardless of gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or life stage.