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Assistant Manager
Store Assistant Manager
Our Store Assistant Managers are at the heart of our stores. This is a fast-paced, hands-on role where no two days are the same. You’ll lead from the front, support your team, and keep everything running smoothly—while delivering a brilliant experience for our customers.
If you’re looking for a role where you can grow, take ownership, and progress your career, this could be the opportunity for you. With plans to expand from 230 to 300 stores by 2030, we’re investing in our future and creating more opportunities for colleagues to progress.
The Role
As a Store Assistant Manager, you’re the go-to person on shift. One moment you might be helping a customer design their dream kitchen or bathroom, the next you’re supporting a delivery or solving a customer issue. It’s a role that keeps you moving, thinking, and leading all day.
You’ll play a key part across all areas of the store, including:
- Supporting the Store Managers
- Leading the store in the Store Manager’s absence
- Delivering results through sales and exceptional service
- Inspiring and supporting colleagues to deliver great customer service
- Ensuring store safety, compliance, and operational excellence for everyone
- Managing day-to-day operations
At Wickes, we operate across four key areas of the store:
- Helping customers find what they need (self-serve)
- Supporting larger home projects from design to installation (showroom)
- Delivering great service through our sales teams (assisted selling)
- Ensuring orders are fulfilled smoothly (order fulfilment)
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It’s a varied, hands-on role where you’ll build real leadership experience and learn every part of our business.
About You
You’ll thrive in this role if you enjoy variety and a fast-paced environment. We’re looking for someone comfortable taking ownership with:
- Experience in a customer-facing environment
- The ability to lead and motivate a team, even during busy or challenging days
- Organisation, adaptability, and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and people skills
- A commitment to delivering a great customer experience
Experience in retail, trade, or a similar environment is essential, but your behaviour and mindset matter just as much.
What You’ll Bring
- A hands-on approach and willingness to get involved across all store areas
- Problem-solving skills and resilience in a fast-moving environment
- Ability to balance customer needs, team support, and operational priorities
- Confidence using systems and technology for daily tasks
- A full UK driving licence
- Flexibility to support nearby stores when needed
What We Offer
- Support to grow and develop leadership skills with real opportunities to progress
- Up to 7.5% annual bonus + up to £300 monthly gainshare bonus
- 6% pension contribution matched
- Up to 35 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)
- 20% colleague discount
- Save-as-you-earn scheme
- Life assurance
- Access to Digital GP and wellbeing support
- Discounts and cashback across a wide range of retailers
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You’ll be part of a supportive, down-to-earth culture where people genuinely care for each other.
A Few Things to Know
- This is a hands-on role with occasional support for nearby stores (some flexibility and travel are required).
- Flexible working can be discussed during your application.
What To Do Next
If you’re ready to take the next step in your retail career, build leadership experience, and be part of a team that makes a real difference to customers’ homes, we’d love to hear from you.
We aim to create an inclusive workplace, with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.
We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that represents the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know.
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