By Saleem Yusifi

I commenced my trainee-ship with Reece Plumbing in Year 11. When I first signed up for the trainee ship I thought Reece was an actual plumbing firm. Although the trainee-ship was explained to me, I wondered if I would get sent out to work as a plumber. I soon realised it was a plumbing store, which provided plumbing supplies.

As time went by I learnt a lot, not only about plumbing itself but a lot of other things such as customer service, how to deal with customers, how to order supplies from around Australia, and how to receipt goods. I have met a lot of great people through my workplace and it’s just been a wonderful opportunity for me. The group of men I work with have supported, and taught me a lot about this industry and they were there for me even out of work.

Working at Reece Plumbing has matured me. I never thought I would be the way I am today. I’m just really thankful to all of my teachers who have helped me through my high school years and have always been there for me. I have recently completed my trainee-ship with Reece and have received my Trainee-ship Certificate in Warehouse and Storage Logistics. While at school, I’m continuing to work for Reece two days a week until I graduate. Then hopefully I will have a full time job with Reece and one day I hope I can become a manager of my own store.