• Australia’s leading residential lighting retailer and trade supplier
• Office location based at our Derrimut Distribution Centre
• Great company culture and benefits with hybrid working arrangements

ABOUT BEACON LIGHTING

Our story began in Melbourne in 1967 with a single store and the drive to brighten up people's lives. Since then, we’ve grown to become Australia’s leading residential lighting retailer and trade supplier, with over 120 stores nationwide and a team of over 1,100 people in Australia and beyond. Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. And it’s their wellbeing that drives us to develop stylish, innovative and energy-efficient products that help them live brighter, live lighter, live cooler, live warmer, live well, live smarter and to simply, live life. 

THE ROLE

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Manager – Beacon Lighting Installations to join our team, based at our Derrimut DC and reporting directly to the Chief Operating Officer.

This role will be responsible for managing, growing and supporting our national team of electricians, as well as maintaining and improving divisional performance, ensuring the delivery of productivity targets and achievement of budgets.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading and motivating a national team of electricians to meet business targets and maintain high productivity.
• Coordinating inductions for new electricians, ensuring all required resources (vehicles, tools, IT equipment) are provided.
• Organizing training courses and maintaining records of completed training.
• Monitoring team performance and ensuring compliance with administrative procedures, safety audits, and protocols.
• Collaborating with Sales, Property, and Merchandising teams for efficient completion of fit-outs, catalogues, and refurbishments.
• Maintaining accurate schedules for electricians, including time off, training plans, and project timelines.
• Managing the SimPRO management system, entering data, and preparing reports (daily hours, P&L, productivity).
• Overseeing payroll activities, including timesheets, billing, and invoice reconciliation.
• Ensuring vehicles are well-maintained, conducting regular stocktakes, and managing material ordering and inventory.
• Implementing safety programs and ensuring electricians are trained and consulted on safety matters.
• Developing and maintaining an operations manual with up-to-date procedures and policies.
• Handling customer escalations and resolving issues as needed.
• Assisting with purchasing, insurance claims, and maintaining necessary licensing and compliance documentation.
• Attending meetings, sending agendas, and minute-taking as required.

ABOUT YOU

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Previous experience in a senior administration/management role is essential
• Experience supervising a team or operating a small business would be advantageous, ideally experience working with a blue collar workforce
• Electrical / electrician experience or qualifications are not essential but highly regarded
• Business administration and/or bookkeeping qualifications are desirable.
• High level of competency in Microsoft office programs, especially Excel and PowerPoint

BENEFITS

To reward you for your efforts, we offer a competitive salary package, paid birthday leave and well-being days, generous product discounts, and the opportunity to purchase shares through the Beacon Lighting share scheme.

Based at our Distribution Centre, this role also offers the security of on-site parking, as well the flexibility of hybrid working arrangements. This is a fantastic opportunity to work within an ASX listed company that has been constantly evolving and striving for success for over 50 years. 

HOW TO APPLY

If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you.  Click on ‘Apply Now’ and follow the prompts to complete your application.

Please Note

A criminal history check and pre-employment medical may be conducted as part of the application process for roles at Beacon Lighting Group.