Retail Assistant

Screwfix Direct

Retail Assistant

£25272

Screwfix Direct, Chilton Moor, Sunderland

  • Part time
  • Temporary
  • Onsite working

Posted 1 week ago, 16 Apr | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 95e9c0c7c7ef499ba397aa2cebd811ed

Full Job Description

WHAT'S IT LIKE TO BE A RETAIL ASSISTANT?

  • Host - you'll welcome customers into your store, understand what they need, guide them to the right products, and make it super easy for them

  • Warehouse standards - you'll assist with deliveries, maintaining product stock, collecting customer orders and keeping standards high

  • Part of the team - you'll join a team who take pride in their store, work together and have lots of fun along the way!, Want to power up your career? A 12-15 month programme that gives you a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at level 2. This is a blend of practical and online learning, this programme provides the tools and knowledge you need to become a Trade+ Sales Supervisor., Over 15 months, you'll undertake close supervision and structured learning as you learn how to run a store. By the end of this programme, you'll have a Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship and a strong knowledge of how to motivate and develop a team.

    Amazing at giving great service, with a positive can-do, no-nonsense approach

  • Prepared to work hard and make the most of our training

  • A great communicator who loves to help people

  • Willing to learn, you don't need retail experience to succeed

  • Friendly, flexible, reliable, honest and enthusiastic!

    We've partnered with Mind, the UK's leading mental health charity, to our colleagues the support and tools needed to look after your mental health., At Screwfix, we believe that opportunity should always be open to all. So whatever business level you're at, you can learn wider life skills to help you succeed in areas outside of work. We've also partnered with Skills Forward, which offers Maths and English coaching to colleagues and their families both.

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    "You get a different range of tasks every day. One day doing delivery, the next serving customers. ", We all do better when we're celebrated for who we are. Which is why a warm, equal and inclusive culture is integral to our culture at Screwfix. Our Employee Inclusion Network, 'Us', helps colleagues to share ideas and work collaboratively in pursuit of a fairer, more diverse workplace. With the support of our leadership team, 'Us' is comprised and led by true Ambassadors for Diversity & Inclusion. It's an open space where colleagues can share experiences, learn about allyship, and ultimately, feel free to be themselves.

    You'll be at the core of Screwfix, making sure our customers are the heart of everything we do. You'll take your time to really get to know them whilst delivering genuinely great service. Our Retail Assistants are vital to the running of a store, so you'll always be kept busy. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support a healthy work life balance, you'll be on the right track for a promising career with us!

    Opening hours:

    Monday - Friday (7am to 8pm)

    Saturday (7am to 6pm)

    Sunday (9am to 4pm),
  • Joining Screwfix means joining a growing team - full of support, opportunities, and fun!

  • We offer a competitive salary

  • 28 days annual leave (including an allowance for Bank Holidays). Increasing with length of service, up to a maximum of 33 days annual leave.

  • Award-winning company pension scheme - up to 14% Kingfisher contribution!

  • Life cover

  • 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q

  • Discounted healthcare

  • Company share save schemes

  • Excellent training and ongoing development, we'll also help you be the best you can be.


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    Please note, this advert may close early if the appropriate number of applications has been reached.

  • Our hourly rates may include a location allowance which is reviewed annually and may change.


  • Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability., Cycle to Work

    Whether you're a keen cyclist or looking to take up a healthy hobby, enjoy savings of up to 25-39% on bikes and accessories through the Cycle to Work Scheme.

    High Street Shopping Discounts

    As well as discounts at Screwfix and B&Q, you can save money at other major high street retailers.

    Share Plans

    Become a Kingfisher shareholder with a variety of schemes to choose from.

    Gym Discount

    Look after your mind and body with 20% off a Nuffield Gym membership, starting with a Health MOT and free 7-day pass.

    Simply Health

    From dental care to acupuncture, you can customise your health plan and claim back money for treatments., If you opt into our pension scheme, you'll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.