Bowens
    (24 reviews)

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    Company overview

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    Industry

    Building Supplies

    Specialities

    Inclusive, supportive culture, Employee recognition, Career growth opportunities, Stable, long-standing company, Fun and wellness-focused workplace

    Company size

    101-1,000

    Primary location

    48-50 HALLAM SOUTH RD, HALLAM VIC 3803
    Bunurong Country
    Established in 1894, Bowens is a fourth-generation family-owned Australian business, supplying one of the largest varieties of quality timber and building supplies in Australia. With Delivery, Click + Collect, and 50,000+ products across 20 stores throughout Melbourne and Regional Victoria, Bowens offers an extensive range of building materials, hardware and on-site hire products suitable for all stages of the building process. Whether you are an aspiring DIYer, a home renovator or trade, Bowens provides a wide range of services, on-site experience and in-depth knowledge to help you get the job done.

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    Cheltenham, Melbourne VIC
    20% casual loading and competitive hourly rate | "Fun" team environment | Career growth opportunities | Cheltenham base location
    20% casual loading and competitive hourly rate | "Fun" team environment | Career growth opportunities | Cheltenham base location
    classification: Retail & Consumer ProductsRetail & Consumer Products
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    Heidelberg Heights, Melbourne VIC
    Competitive hourly rate | Genuine career growth opportunities | Heidelberg Heights based location | Genuine career growth opportunities
    Competitive hourly rate | Genuine career growth opportunities | Heidelberg Heights based location | Genuine career growth opportunities
    classification: Administration & Office SupportAdministration & Office Support
    29d ago
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    The Bowens Community Fund: Every Bowens store is allocated funds each year to assist people in their community
    We support local communities through grants, scholarships, and sporting clubs. By working with our customers and locals, we aim to create positive outcomes—whether it's promoting wellbeing or backing the next generation of tradies, we're here to help.
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    Reviews overview

    4.024 ratings in total
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    Employees recommend this employer to friends

    What’s it like working at Bowens?

    AI summary of recent reviews

    Employees consistently praise the friendly, welcoming and supportive team environment at Bowens, highlighting the family-oriented culture and strong emphasis on building relationships. Many appreciate the opportunities for growth and advancement through internal hiring and training programmes, as well as the caring and supportive management with clear processes and accessible senior leadership. Staff describe a great working environment with a fun atmosphere, regular social events, and an understanding approach to family needs.

    However, there are some potential challenges to consider. The workplace can be fast-paced and demanding, with pressure to meet budgets and KPIs, particularly in sales and dispatch roles. Management approaches can vary across different stores, with occasional concerns about micro-management. Learning the extensive product range is noted as challenging, though support is available. During busy periods, the environment can become hectic, with staff sometimes juggling multiple tasks and tight delivery timeframes.

    Recent reviews

    3.0
    Forklift Driver and Yard Handnd
    Apr 2026
    Heidelberg Heights VIC 3081Less than 1 year in the role, former employee
    Working at Bowens has it pros and its cons.
    The good thingsThe Team there was amazing an most people where easy to get along with, you where able to keep a smile on your face throughout the whole day, most customers there where extremely nice and easy to get along with as well. They treat there staff fairly as a company, have the right work procedures and safety. The pay is great for the work you do and is fair Good and friendly staff and team to work with
    The challengesthroughout the time that i worked there, i could feel that i had to continuously prove myself to management, and anything i did never felt like i was good enough for them and that type of environment was not the best for me to work in. on the yard itself everyone was quite new, and with only 2-2.5 months on the job i was expected to teach new people things, even though i wasn't shown myself. I was also a delivery driver, 90% of the time I was out on these delivers by myself in the truck, sometimes with unrealistic time frames with how traffic was, it was never considered, as well as sometimes stupid amount of stuff to deliver for one person, usually for bigger loads a customer or a few other workers would be on site to help, so you would ask for them to call the customer, to see if others where there, I only ever asked this for big delivers, and they only rang ahead 50% of the time, therefore pushing my set delivery's for the day, sometimes hours.
    5.0
    Internal Salesperson
    Aug 2025
    Hallam VIC 38032 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    it has been amazing, I've been at 2 stores and no matter what department I'm in or what branch I'm at i feel the love and genuine support from everyone. I personally like to have a laugh and chat but that's what makes coming to work enjoyable when you find your people!
    The good thingsI love the environment, the customers & the people who work for the company. it's a fun working environment, everyone is so welcoming and supportive - there is so much room to grow in the company and i love how much everyone pushes you to thrive!
    The challengesi wouldn't say there'd be anything i don't like about the company, there's definitely challenges along the way with products and sometimes juggling a million things when busy but it's all a learning curve!
    5.0
    Information Technology Support Engineer
    Aug 2025
    Hallam VIC 38032 to 3 years in the role, current employee
    I greatly enjoy working in Bowens IT department.
    The good thingsThe people at Bowens are always very welcoming and helpful. I feel like we are all treated as people rather than just another employee.
    The challengesIt is honestly hard for me to think of anything I don't like working here. If I was to be very nitpicky, I would say it can be hard to work with people who don't understand technology.
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