Trade Counter Assistant

3 days ago

Palmerston North, Manawatu-Wanganui, New Zealand Reece Full time NZ$40,000 - NZ$60,000 per year

Trade Counter Assistant - Actrol Palmerston North

About Reece New Zealand

Reece Group is a proud 100+ year old company whose journey in Aotearoa began 16 years ago with a vision to become the most respected industry supplier in New Zealand. Our people have helped us achieve great results throughout these years and we want you to be a part of this journey.

At Reece, we invest in our people so you'll receive ongoing training - plus have opportunities to advance in the business. Here, you'll have a future you can feel good about.

About Actrol

We keep our cool.

Actrol is the home of all commercial refrigeration and air conditioning.

About the role

As a Trade Counter Assistant, you will perform a wide variety of jobs day to day including delivering products to our essential service customers, picking & packing orders and providing exceptional service when serving our customers on the trade counter. So no two days are the same

Please note this is a perm Part-Time position offering 20 contracted hours per week. Likely working roster will be Monday to Friday 9am to 1pm each day.

Your day to day

  • Handling over-the-counter retail trade sales and customer quotes
  • Undertaking pick packing, warehousing, and stock control activities
  • Stock replenishment and stocktake cycle counters

About you

  • Previous customer service experience
  • Proficient computer and system skills
  • A team player, with exceptional safety awareness
  • Clean full driver's license and forklift licence (ideal, but not essential)

Our perks and benefits:

  • Performance based bonuses
  • Continuous learning and development programs to support your career goals
  • Generous discounts for those looking to renovate their bathroom or kitchen
  • 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 and our team will be in touch.

Reece Group

Our journey began more than 100 years ago, but our commitment to delivering quality products and expert service to the plumbing industry remains the same.

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.

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