Retail Assistant

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!

Hours to be worked across Monday to Sunday on a rota basis, with early mornings and late evenings included

Opening hours:

Monday – Friday (7am to 8pm)

Saturday (7am to 6pm)

Sunday (9am to 4pm)

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Benefits

• 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.
• Wellbeing discounts: 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.
• Long Service Awards: From extra pay to bonus holiday days, we’ll celebrate your milestones with tangible rewards. It’s our way of thanking you for building a career with us.
• Pension: With our award-winning pension plan, you choose your contribution amount and we add as much as 14% per month.
• Life Cover: If you opt into our pension scheme, you’ll receive up to 4x your annual salary through Death in Service payment.
• Retail Trust: Look after your mental health with free wellbeing resources, including a confidential counselling service.
• Screwfix and B&Q Discounts: As a member of the Kingfisher group, you’ll enjoy 20% off all B&Q and Screwfix products.
• Mind Training: 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.
• Screwfix Community: Whether you’re working from our stores, our offices or your home, you can easily stay in touch with colleagues and access the resources you need.
• Self-Development: Whether you want to advance your job related skills or learn how to play the guitar, take advantage of our amazing learning tools on offer such as LinkedIn Learning.
• Enhanced Family Leave: Our Enhanced Family Leave policy and resources are inclusive for all parents and include competitive pay terms, going above and beyond statutory requirements.
• Training programmes: We’re growing, and we want our people grow with us. That’s why we pull out all the stops to make sure our people continue to learn and develop new skills. It’s all about giving you the tools to build a career that’s right for you.

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Learning & Development programs

• First Steps to Management: This 16 week programme is open to Service Assistants looking to make the first step into management. Learning specialist skills on-the-job, this programme offers a clear path to a Trade Counter Supervisor role.
• Power Up to Trade+: A 12-15 month programme that gives you a Trade Supplier Apprenticeship at level 2. This is a blend of practical and online learning, providing the tools and knowledge you need to become a Trade+ Sales Supervisor.
• Trade Up to Branch Manager: 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.
• Learning for Life: At Screwfix, we believe opportunity should always be open to all. We’ve 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.”

“You get a different range of tasks every day. One day doing delivery, the next serving customers.” Joshy Phillips | Service Assistant

“My day is really varied: customer service at the till, picking orders, doing deliveries, stocking shelves and doing store repro.”

“My day is really varied: customer service at the till, picking orders, doing deliveries, stocking shelves and doing store repro.” Thiago | Trade Counter Assistant

“The supervisor position is a really good opportunity to learn and progress”

Be yourself at Screwfix

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.

Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.