Team Member, Power Tools & Hardware

At Mitre 10 Wellington Central , we’re looking for a customer focused Team Member to join our Power Tools & Hardware department . This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys helping customers bring their projects to life while delivering exceptional service and maintaining high standards across the store. In this role, you’ll provide friendly, knowledgeable advice, help customers find the right products and solutions, and ensure the department is well presented, fully stocked, and ready to inspire our customers. The role also requires flexibility to support other areas of the store when needed. As a Team Member, you’ll play a key role in supporting the operation of the Power Tools & Hardware departments, with accountability for: Delivering exceptional customer service by providing product advice, tailored solutions, and helping customers complete their projects. Maintaining department presentation, merchandising standards, pricing accuracy, ticketing, and promotional displays. Ensuring stock availability through replenishment, stock top-ups, and retrieving products from reserve stock. Assisting customers by using store systems and devices to check product availability, locations, pricing, and suitable alternatives. Supporting sales growth by identifying opportunities to upsell and cross-sell complementary products and services. Assisting with price changes, markdowns, stock movements, and maintaining accurate department standards. Working collaboratively with other departments to provide support during busy trading periods and operational requirements. Providing assistance at checkouts and supporting front-end operations when required. Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety by identifying hazards, following safe work practices, and ensuring the department remains clean, organised, and safe. Completing required training and continually developing product knowledge across Power Tools & Hardware, and wider store ranges. Supporting other departments as required to meet operational needs. What you’ll bring Previous retail or customer service experience, ideally within hardware, trade, or home improvement. A passion for delivering outstanding customer experiences and building rapport with customers. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail. The ability to prioritise and work effectively in a fast‑paced environment. A willingness to learn new products, systems, and processes. A collaborative approach and the flexibility to support different areas of the store. Initiative, accountability, and a positive attitude. Confidence using computer systems and handheld devices. A strong commitment to Health & Safety and store standards. What’s in it for you A supportive, team‑focused environment Generous staff purchasing benefits Ongoing training and development opportunities The opportunity to grow your knowledge across multiple departments. The chance to be part of a business passionate about helping Kiwis love where they live, work, and play. This is a Part‑time 8 hours per week permanent position working Friday 10:30am - 7:00pm. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. The successful candidate must hold Full NZ working rights. If you’re passionate about customer service and enjoy working in a fast paced retail environment, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV and cover letter and take the next step in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr