Bunnings Employee Reviews for Cashier

Overall was a great place to work. Pay was really good and my store had a great culture, unfortunately as a casual shifts were very inconsistent and being part of the service team could be very monotonous and boring at times

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Diverse and enthusiatic workplace

Cashier (Former Employee) - Forster Shopping Village NSW - 3 January 2020

Typical days at Bunnings were very slow going but efficient, all customers were taken care of and staff always had their tasks completed before end of trade. The staff were pleasant and having friendships made the day go quicker.

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Bunnings insights

Based on 45 survey responses

What people like

Fair pay for job
Feeling of personal appreciation

Areas for improvement

Support from manager
Sense of belonging
Supportive environment

Good money but not great management

Cashier (Current Employee) - Perth WA - 6 August 2019

After a couple years at Bunnings I can fairly say its not the worst job in the world. You'll always deal with nagging and impatient customers as to be expected with any retail outlet. However when it comes to management, from my experience I would much rather put up with the customers. From petty complex managers who get upset because you can't work the weekend and decide to cut shifts from you over time until you beg and whinge for more work. To even fellow employees who either don't know what they are doing, leading you to realize that they lie in the ads when they state "we hire trade and industry professionals" when really they hire anyone who can count currency or has the ability to say "Hello" and smile. If you are a casual, you'll see a pattern over time. They will pretty much give you full time hours (30-40 hrs/week), giving you this false sense of security and then one day BOOP! No more shifts and there is a 4-6 month drought of any work. In summary, Bunnings Warehouse isn't the best or most rewarding place to work.

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productive

Cashier (Former Employee) - Nsw - 7 March 2019

Professional but friendly work environment. You not only become part of a team but part of a family too. Team members except you almost instantly and welcome you into the fold.

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Interesting and fufilling workplace

Cashier (Current Employee) - Inglewood WA 6052 - Morley WA 6062 - 7 January 2019

Very good pay but management especially of casual workers wasn't the best it could have been. Too much confusion. Overall I would say Bunnings' issue is lack of staff.

Pros

Good fair pay

Cons

Lack of staff help at times

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Stimulating experience - gave me the ability to work under pressure

Cashier (Former Employee) - Lidcombe NSW - 27 November 2018

- Periodic fundraisers at Bunnings Warehouse - Typically uneventful during the day, but then very busy around lunch time - Taught me how to work effectively under pressure - Hardest part of the job was ensuring that all the customer's needs were met and that they were all satisfied by the service - The most enjoyable part of the job was working with my other youth members

Pros

Free lunches

Cons

Very busy

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Productive work environment and good team

Cashier (Former Employee) - Palmerston NT - 12 February 2018

Really easy to work with and get along with most of the employees. Its a great team environment and hours are flexible. Easy place to work and a great variety of job opportunities.

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Culture always depends on management

Cashier (Current Employee) - Moorabbin VIC - 12 December 2017

Our first manager was fantastic. As a result, the work was managable, the culture was lively and friendly, we were well-staffed and morale was high. Our current manager is the complete opposite. As a result, the entire vibe is the opposite. To the point that so many people have left, we're now heavily under-staffed. Many of the team will stay, and ride-out the tenure. Perhaps the next manager will be better. Bedsides all that: it is a secure job with possible career progression. Work is usually tailored to your ability, however it is often physical and can be stressful. Customers are as varied as possible and they expect a broad knowledge base.

Pros

Secure

Cons

Low pay

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Fun place to work

Cashier (Former Employee) - Eltham VIC - 12 November 2017

Bunnings is a perfect job for young people. The work place culture is fabulous and everyone is friends. They offered flexible hours and were perfect for me when I was a student.

Pros

flexible

Cons

no security

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Great Salary

Checkout Operator (Current Employee) - North Lakes QLD - 23 July 2017

A typical day at work: Busy, busy, busy! What I've learned: Patience, Customer Service, Register Operations & Safety Procedures. Management: Overall, management are approachable and blend in like a regular team member. Almost all will jump behind a register and give it their best shot, bring in a few trolleys or get on a forklift. Again overall, they are friendly and allow for flexibility within your career with the company. Workplace Culture: Bunnings is amazing for cultural purposes. We are one of Australia's most multi-cultural companies and that's including our staff and customers. Hardest Part of the Job: Getting along with absolutely everyone and understanding every accent that comes through that door. A great variety walks through the doors of Bunnings and you'll never know who is going to come in. We are all different and that's okay but that just means not everyone gets along. Most enjoyable part: In all honesty, it's different every shift. Sometimes the thing that gets you through your day is the people you have to work with you by your side. To make you laugh, smile and make work feel a little less stressful in those peak times. Other times it's even the customers that just know how to make you laugh whether it's their comedic shirt, accent, dog or joke they may tell. The most enjoyable part will never be the same.

Pros

Plenty of team outings, Great Pay, Flexible, Understand work/life balance requirements.

Cons

Fortnightly pay, Organisational skills aren't great, working with people in a position of power can be difficult.

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Amazing team, ok management

Cashier, Department Team Member (Current Employee) - Thornleigh NSW - 21 June 2017

Working at Bunnings is a blast, i have really enjoyed my time here. Mainly because of the type of people who are employed, we are like a family and have become great friends outside of work. The only problem is that management is a bit iffy at times, some managers you get are brilliant, while others are not so. The hours are flexible and are great for uni students because it is so accommodating.

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Productive

Cashier (Current Employee) - Bonnyrigg NSW - 13 February 2017

I am not really enjoying it at the moment due to not being restored on very often and that i have been through 5 managers in 3 and a half years.

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Great team

Cashier (Current Employee) - Bundamba QLD - 5 December 2016

The team are a great bunch of people to work with, they become your second family. Since working at Bunnings I have learnt how to tint paint, basic barista duties, customer service skill, basic reception skill. I have had the opportunity to work in a number of roles with the company on a store level.

Pros

Team Lunches, bonuses

Cons

Like any job it is alot of hardwork and long hours some days

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Great team

Cashier/Register Operator (Former Employee) - Nowra NSW - 22 May 2016

A good varied role, everyday could lead to something new. I really enjoyed working and dealing with different customers. I enjoyed the challenge of trying to resolve customer complaints and problems. I enjoy establishing a customer base and retaining the clients for the business. Team members were supportive and easy to get along with and managers often were involved with the 'fun' we would have. In summer ice blocks were handed out by the managers and fun family nights were often organised and enjoyed by all team members. My favorite part of this role was the customer service aspect, having customers come to the store and request to deal with me with very satisfying.

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Productive, fast paced work place.

CASHIER (Current Employee) - Campbelltown NSW 2560 - 1 May 2016

Bunnings Group Limited is a great company to work for. Almost every one of the Team Members are very polite and supportive.

Pros

Team Member Discounts, reasonable lunch breaks, friendly team

Cons

Standing for long periods of time, no chairs, under staffed shifts make workload heavier.

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Fun workplace, plenty of information to attain.

Checkout Operator & Paint Sales Person (Current Employee) - Melbourne VIC - 9 February 2016

Typical day at work would include customer interaction, stocking and replenishing shelves & making sure your work space is clean and neat. There is an abundance of information to learn. The jobs at Bunnings are enjoyable and I would recommend it for anyone studying or are in need of a part-time job. Management can become quite tedious at Bunnings, but is no real issue for team members

Pros

Flexible hours

Cons

Management

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The Most Enjoyable Part Of The Job

Cashier (Current Employee) - Bonnyrigg, NSW - 2 December 2015

The atmosphere of the work environment is on but also depends on the management working at the time and the team members otherwise it is not a very enjoyable experience.

Pros

team members

Cons

supervisors

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The most educational job

Cashier, Trolley (Former Employee) - Seven Hills, NSW - 8 December 2013

This job helped me build my knowledge on all tools and building techniques, this job also helped me with my customer service and team building skills.

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ok workplace

Cashier (Former Employee) - Sydney, NSW - 10 June 2013

Started at 7am. Finished at 4pm. Cleaned whilst I had no customers but overall I was on the registers serving customers. I gained extensive knowledge about plants,insecticides,and everything the store carried. I made sure I knew where everything was by making up my own map by walking around in my own time. Upper management was amazing but the floor manager was very rude . My co-workers were amazing and I enjoyed working with them.There was no hard part to the job. I loved working with the public and seeing return customers.

Pros

none

Cons

none

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enjoyable and motivating

cashier/team leader (Former Employee) - adelaide, south australia - 28 May 2013

working for Bunnings warehouse was a great experience for me. I worked there as a register operator to begin with then made my way up to a team leader. During a days work I would do such things as deal with customers, answer phones, motivate my team, handle money, work in the café and provide excellent customer service. Bunnings employ people mainly based on their personality. All of my co-workers were great communicators and loved learning new things and new challenges. The hardest part of my job was dealing with a difficult situation with a customer, but it was always a situation where I had something I could learn from. The most enjoyable part of my job was working in a large team and having fun with them, whilst giving my best every day.

Pros

working in a great team

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It was very productive and a very enjoyable place to work.

cashier (Former Employee) - Maroochydore - 20 August 2012

working with customers in all areas,The most enjoyable part of the job was dealing with all different people,Management was very enthusiastic and all the staff were as well,To get the job at bunnings was 3 interviews with management to see how staff interact with one another,I didn't find the job hard i enjoyed working with experienced staff in all fields of work,