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Retail Assistant
Retail Assistant – At the Heart of Screwfix
Overview
Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople, creating the solutions that help them every day—because tradespeople help build things. We offer over 60,000 products from power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings—and that’s before factoring in our digital services.
Join Screwfix, a team of experts who pride themselves on getting the job done quickly, affordably, and with a smile. Your role here will be vital: ensuring our customers are the focus of everything you do, knowing their needs deeply to deliver consistently great service. Whether you're bustling through 900+ stores, learning on the job, or benefiting from shift rotations for work-life balance, this is a place where careers are built.
Opening Hours
- Monday–Friday: 7am – 8pm
- Saturday: 7am – 6pm
- Sunday: 9am – 4pm
Responsibilities
What’s it like to be a Retail Assistant?
- Host to customers: Greet them warmly, understand their needs, and guide them efficiently toward the products that solve their challenges.
- Warehouse standards: Support with deliveries, manage stock, collect customer orders, and maintain high-quality service and standards.
- Team player: Join a group of colleagues who take pride in their store, collaborate, and enjoy the journey together.
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Qualifications
You Are…
✅ Stellar at service – Proof of a proactive, no-nonsense attitude that puts customers first ✅ ieben to learn – No prior retail experience is required! Training will set you up for success ✅ A natural communicator – Enthusiastic, helpful, and able to engage with customers effortlessly ✅ Reliable and flexible – Willing to work hard, commit to shifts, and benefit from London’s bustling retail environment
Key traits: friendly, honest, and enthusiastic
Why Join Us?
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Joining Screwfix means stepping into a culture that thrives on growth, support, and great times. Alongside your vital role keeping the store and teams running smoothly, you’ll enjoy:
- Competitive salary
- Annual leave: 28 days (with allowance for Bank Holidays), increasing to 33 days with timeoves while benefiting from Kingfisher’s award-winning pension scheme – up to 14% company contribution!
- Life cover for added financial security
- 20% discount on everything from hardware to gardening at Screwfix and B&Q
- Discounted healthcare to support your well-being
- Company share save schemes
- Incredible opportunities in ongoing training and development
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Fast-track your future with Screwfix! Complete your application and upload your CV today.
Please note: Application closing may occur early if sufficient candidates are received.
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