Overview

Bowens is an AFR Top 150 privately owned business and the largest independent supplier of building materials in Australia. With a proud history dating back to 1894, Bowens employs 700+ people and focuses on leadership in building products, innovation and employee development/training programs.

We offer above-award rates, leave loading, annual increases, and opportunities to cash out sick leave. Bowens is an Australian-owned company with a culture that values development, wellbeing, and team engagement.

We have 19 stores across Melbourne and regional Victoria, online order and delivery, and one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia.

Benefits

- Above award rate + 17.5% leave loading + annual increases
- Opportunity to cash out sick leave
- Free on-site parking, coffees and Friday BBQ breakfasts
- Wellbeing program including EAP services and health education sessions
- Genuine training opportunities in product, sales and leadership development
- Discounts on company products and access to exclusive offers from corporate partners




- Ongoing incentives and team rewards
- Chance to build a long-term career with development opportunities

Responsibilities

- Unloading and loading of trucks
- Accurately pick and pack customer orders from picking slips
- Putting stock away
- Serving customers and ensuring an outstanding customer experience
- Cleaning the yard and maintaining a neat and tidy workplace

Qualifications

- A valid forklift licence
- A safety mindset with the ability to complete tasks safely and efficiently
- Demonstrated capabilities in effective written and verbal communication
- Ability to work independently but contribute to the wider team
- Ability to deliver outstanding customer service

Other

All applicants will be required to undergo a pre-employment medical including drug and alcohol testing. All applicants will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Due to the high number of applicants, only successful applicants will be contacted. No agencies please.

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📌 Forklift Driver (Melbourne)
🏢 Bowens
📍 Melbourne