At the Independent Hardware Group, we're strengthening local communities one postcode at a time.
We're the leading supplier of over 600 independently owned stores nationwide – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task.
And with trusted hardware brands like Mitre 10 and Home Timber & Hardware, we can turn local retailers into the best stores in town giving locals the tools and support to build strong communities – literally!
About Us
At the Independent Hardware Group, we are passionate and committed to our purpose of championing successful independent businesses Australia wide and at the same time strengthening local communities' one postcode at a time.
We're the leading partner to over 635 independently owned stores – giving them a competitive advantage to take the big chains to task, and with the trusted, strong heritage, hardware brands of Mitre 10 and Home Hardware, we enable retailers to be the best stores in their town and as such ensuring builders, renovators and DIY'ers build, renovate and maintain the best homes for Australian families.
The business is the 2nd largest player in the Australian hardware market.
It is Trade focused with a competitive DIY offer with a rich consumer engagement supported by digital capabilities.
Let's talk about you
We have an exciting opportunity for a Leader to join the Becks Frame and Truss site in Kings Meadows Launceston as an Assistant Manager.
You will be responsible for ensuring sales are maximised, losses and expenses are minimised, and customer expectations are exceeded.
You will be managing all aspects of the Frame & Truss Estimating Design business with the requirement to develop and grow not only the business but also the team.
Sounds great!
Tell me about the role
Ensure accurate and timely completion of all administration and documentation.Assist the Site Manager with managing budgets whilst identifying opportunities to reduce costs.Ensure assets and equipment are maintained in optimum order.Proactively source work for the Frame and Truss operation from builders, developers, architects as well as following up on quotes.Provide guidance to the estimating, detailing and production team.You're Likely a Match If you have
Experience as a Draftsperson, Estimator/Builder or even Carpenter.Experience in developing or implementing new processes and systems.Good business and financial acumen.Pryda or Mitek design software (or similar).Flexibility to work in line with trading hours, including some weekends and public holidays.Experience in team management.Life at Metcash
Experience a supportive and flexible work environment.
We are a FlexReady accredited workplace!Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave every year after your first year.Benefit from 2 well-being days and 1 volunteer day annually.An abundance of learning, development, and career growth opportunities.12 weeks of gender-neutral paid parental leave for primary carers.Proudly awarded "Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion".Recognised as 45th in the global "Equileap Top 100" for initiatives on gender equity.?A neutral gender pay gap of under 5% as published by WGEA 2022-2023.Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia.Incredible value discounts and perks through our team member app, "Our Local".About Us
Metcash is Australia's leading wholesale distribution company, with revenue exceeding $18 billion in FY23.
We're also an ASX top 100 listed company.
We believe that it is absolutely vital to Australia that there is a sustainable, independent, family-owned business sector.
Independent retailers support their local communities.
We help them to be the 'Best Store in Their Town' by providing merchandising, operational and marketing support across our food, liquor and hardware pillars.
We're dedicated to fostering diversity and inclusion in our workplace and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Joining our team means becoming part of something bigger, a company that actively promotes diversity, champions charitable causes, and supports environmental efforts.
We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including First Nations.
If you have any specific support or access needs, please don't hesitate to inform us when you apply.
Rest assured; your personal information will be handled with the utmost confidentiality in accordance with applicable privacy laws.
Join us and be part of something bigger!
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