Sales assistant
Bunnings Mernda

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 has the capacity to place students on SWL in their chosen area of interest, for example, plumbing, carpentry, gardening and horticulture.

Skills You Might Learn

Some of the skills students will gain are:
-Interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of products and product placement
- Stocktaking-
-Customer service skills
-Work and life skills such as 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

Students must be reliable, arrive on time to shifts, show enthusiasm and always be respectful and courteous. If for any reason, the student cannot attend, a courtesy phone call should be made to the supervisor.

Dress Requirements

Closed shoes are required and boots are recommended. Jeans can be worn but not tracksuits. Other clothes will be provided such as a Bunnings tshirt.

Special Transport Requirements

Bus available on Plenty Rd and Mernda train station is walking distance.

RELATED COURSES INCLUDE

• 22614VIC - Certificate II in Building and Construction Pre-apprenticeship
• AHC20416 - Certificate II in Horticulture
• SIR20216 - Certificate II in Retail Services