What does it take to be the market leader? Our MD explains how our people keep us on
top of the game.
Working at Blackwoods
Blackwoods is a well respected and recognised brand in the industrial market and
has experienced exceptional growth since 1878. We are the largest Australian distributor
of industrial and safety products and we aim to deliver great customer service whilst
saving our customers time and expense with fast delivery of all their workplace
needs.
Our position in the market is strengthened by our exceptional transactional capability
as a single source supplier and we currently sit unrivalled in our size, national
footprint, product breadth and depth and our excellent customer relationships. However
our success wouldn’t be possible without the commitment demonstrated on a daily
basis by our people. This is what clearly separates Blackwoods from our competition.
What is our secret to attracting and retaining committed employees? We only select
the best people and then provide opportunities for coaching and training to further
develop their skills and expertise. With our performance driven culture, we help
our people realise their full potential in a safe, enjoyable, challenging and rewarding
environment.
Our Managing Director's Commitment to our people
"When you join our team at Blackwoods, you are choosing to be part of the wider
Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety team of over 3,500 employees in Australia and New
Zealand. You are also making a choice to join a business that offers a unique working
experience for each individual in every location across Australia.
Our approach to remaining at the forefront of the market is simple;
- We acquire and retain the most knowledgeable people;
- We expect our people to be accountable; display great teamwork; act ethically and
treat each other with respect;
- We encourage our people to be passionate about our customers, business and to deliver
on our promises;
- We continue to build a learning culture that is challenging and rewarding.
I recognise that in order to realise our goals, we must engage and retain the best
people by offering development and career opportunities. We are also committed to
providing a safe and enjoyable working environment and we encourage our people to
achieve their best and to bring their own diverse experiences and expertise to the
table."
Olivier Chretien,
Managing Director of Wesfarmers Industrial and Safety