We're Looking for Our Next Trade Leader
(AKA: Assistant Store Manager)
Are you a hands-on leader who understands the rhythm of a busy trade environment? Can you drive performance, build capability in your team, and keep operations running like a well-built frame? Do KPIs, stock turns and P&Ls feel like tools you know how to use — not reports to shy away from?
If you're commercially sharp, operationally strong and confident leading from the front, we'd love to talk.
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About the Store
Hudson Mitre 10 Maitland (Rutherford) is a proudly family-owned business with deep community ties and a strong trade focus. We support local builders, contractors and high-volume customers in a fast-paced, hands-on environment where operational excellence truly matters.
This isn't traditional retail — it's a dynamic trade operation where leadership, structure and momentum make all the difference.
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What You'll Be Responsible For
You'll play a key role in keeping the operation strong, structured and future-focused:
* Leading, motivating and developing a high-performing team
* Driving a positive, accountable team culture
* Delivering structured training and ongoing development across departments
* Managing inventory levels, stock accuracy and product flow
* Overseeing wages, rosters and performance outcomes
* Using systems and data to analyse results and implement improvements
* Identifying efficiencies and managing costs
* Ensuring store standards, safety and asset protection remain a priority
* Supporting strong relationships with builders, contractors and trade customers
* Maintaining a well-ranged, well-stocked and well-presented store
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What You'll Bring
* Proven leadership experience within a fast-paced environment
* Strong background in hardware, timber, transport/logistics or warehouse operations (highly regarded)
* Solid experience in training and developing team members
* Demonstrated capability in inventory management and stock control
* High level of tech confidence — comfortable with systems, reporting and data analysis
* Clear communication skills and a calm, solutions-focused approach
* A hands-on leadership style with strong accountability
* Forklift licence (advantageous)
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You'll Thrive Here If You
* Put customers at the centre of every decision
* Enjoy improving processes and driving operational efficiency
* Value teamwork, collaboration and high standards
* Care about safety, structure and building long-term capability in people
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Why join Hudson Mitre 10 Maitland
We're proud to offer a workplace that supports your well-being, growth, and belonging:
Extra Leave: Enjoy a 5th week of annual leave, 2 well-being days, plus 1 volunteer day annually
Career Growth: Endless learning and development opportunities
Parental Leave: 12 weeks of gender-neutral paid leave for primary carers
Inclusive Culture: Bronze Employer for LGBTQ Inclusion
Neutral Pay Gap: Gender pay gap under 5% (WGEA 2024–2025)
Mental Health: Gold accreditation by Mental Health Australia
Flexibility: Flex Ready and Family Friendly Workplace accredited
About Us
Mitre 10 (owned by Metcash) is a leading name in hardware, timber and building supplies. For over 40 years, our team has been committed to building a sustainable, forward-thinking business recognised for innovative solutions, quality products and outstanding customer service.
We achieve this by focusing on what matters most:
* The health, safety and wellbeing of our customers and team
* Providing quality products and value-adding solutions
* Developing an experienced, industry-trained workforce that goes the extra mile
If you're ready to step into a role where you can make real impact — commercially and culturally — we'd love to hear from you.
We respectfully ask that agencies refrain from contacting us about this opportunity.
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