Yard Person/ Trade Sales

Cairns Hardware is a long-standing family owned and operated business and is one of the largest independent suppliers of timber and building materials to many of the best home builders in Australia.

We offer a family-feel culture and work environment that sets us apart from any others in the industry. We are part of a 60-site National group with over 1400 trusted support team professionals, trade experts, drivers, and yards people. To find out more about us click here.

The founders of the organisation are all about investing in their people, partners, and community to make a positive and sustainable contribution to Australia.

 Our business is built on a set of values that create the foundation for everything we do; Take Responsibility, Grow Together, Everyone Contributes.

We are looking for an adventurous and passionate person to join our Smithfield team as a Yard Person. This role brings together heavy building materials to service our local customers with the right knowledge and advice. 

You will work closely with Branch Management to provide an efficient and timely delivery service to our customers. You will get the opportunity for ongoing training and development to help grow your hardware knowledge and the chance to work in different areas of the store whilst pursuing growth and learning on a daily basis.

Our roles suit those who are willing to work in a team environment where no two days will be the same

Prior experience with hardware, or within the building industry is advantageous. The role is well suited to someone with confidence who enjoys working with people. 

• Extensive customer service including sales, orders & quotes
• Handling of all stock is done in a manner to minimise damage and wastage
• Maintain store in a clean and safe manner adhering to workplace health and safety guidelines
• Undertake regular product training with market leading brands
• Ensure orders are prepared on time and in full to meet customer requirements
• Build, maintain and raise standards across all aspects of the branch to ensure high quality customer service at all times
• Provide assistance where required with other departments
• Monitor stock levels to ensure supply and demand needs are met
• Fast paced learning environment

• Great customer service skills
• Demonstrated experience in safe movement and stock care in all loading and unloading processes
• Physically fit with the ability to safely lift loads and manually handle goods 
• Exceptional attention to detail coupled with high level of accuracy 
• Ability to cross sell product ranges to builders for a one stop shop approach
• High awareness of site safety and duty of care for your team, staff and site visitors
• Have a commitment to ongoing job security
• Forklift Licence (LF) Essential
• Finally have a ‘hands on’ with a 'can do' attitude

• Be part of something strong, we really are growing together
• Your contribution is valued and celebrated, the company culture lives this
• EAP – Employee Assistance Program
• Uniform provided, so you can look the part
• Ongoing training with plenty of opportunities for people with the right attitude 
• Job security from a long-standing respected employer in the Cairns region 
• Staff and Fuel discount schemes offered
• Everyone gets paid to take a day off for their birthday
• Be part of an organisation that puts its people first and has their best interests at heart

We are an equal opportunity employer with a zero tolerance to Drugs and Alcohol in the workplace and conduct regular random workplace testing.

Only applicants with the Right to Work in Australia will be considered for this position.

If this sounds like the right job for you, click the 'Apply for this job' now and include your Resume and Covering Letter.