Sales assistant
Bunnings Thomastown

Great opportunity to work within a team of friendly, professional people. Being a large retail provider Bunnings offer many areas to work in, depending on interest. For example, a student studying building and construction would benefit greatly working in the timber yard, learning types and sizes of timber etc.

Bunnings have the capacity to place students on SWL in their chosen area of interest. Although they are predominately a retail store, they have various areas to cover many interested areas of employment. For example, plumbing, carpentry, gardening and horticulture.

Skills You Might Learn

Interpersonal skills. Knowledge on products. Product placement. Stocktaking. Basic customer service. Work and life skills eg, time management, communication and personal development skills.

Typical Tasks & Duties

Assist on the shop floor. Stock replenishment. General customer service. Merchandising. Labeling shelves with prices. Cleaning - "own my own isle" program. Alternative tasks will depend on the area of employment. eg. working in the nursery would require plant care, watering, restocking. Working in the plumbing department would introduce students to products and their uses.

Student Requirements

Reliable and on time. Hours to be negotiated. Courtesy phone call if unable to attend on the day.

Dress Requirements

Closed shoes however no sneakers. Boots would be best. Jeans are OK however no tracksuits. Other clothes will be provided, ie red uniform.

Special Transport Requirements

Smart Bus 902 Chelsea to Airport West.
Bus 556 Epping Plaza to Northland
Bus 555 Epping to Northland
Keon Park is the closest train station.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22138VIC - Certificate II in Plumbing (Pre-Apprenticeship)
• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• AHC20116 - Certificate II in Agriculture
• SIR20212 - Certificate II in Retail Services
• SIR30212 - Certificate III in Retail Operations
• VIC22216 - Certificate II in Building and Construction