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Retail Assistant
Retail Assistant - Join Our Supportive Team at Screwfix
Overview
Everything we do starts with the people we serve. We’re proud to be the traders behind the tradespeople – the nuts and bolts that make the job run smoothly, always ready to save the day (or at least the project).
From power tools to workwear, cables to pipe fittings, we offer 60,000+ products across 900+ stores, backed by our industry-leading digital services.
Join Screwfix and be part of a team of experts who deliver quick, affordable, and smiling service. You’ll be at the core of our operation, ensuring customers are always at the heart of what we do.
You’ll gain a deep understanding of our customers and deliver exceptional service. Our Retail Assistants are essential to store operations – meaning you’ll always have plenty to do.
With our excellent training programmes and flexible shift patterns designed for work-life balance, you’ll build a rewarding career with us!
Store opening hours:
- Monday–Friday: 7 AM to 8 PM
- Saturday: 7 AM to 6 PM
- Sunday: 9 AM to 4 PM
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Responsibilities
As a Retail Assistant, you’ll be:
- Host: Warmly greet customers, understand their needs, guide them to the right products, and make shopping seamless.
- Warehouse & stock management: Help with deliveries, maintain product stock levels, collect orders, and uphold high standards.
- Team player: Collaborate with a supportive team, take pride in your store, and have fun while getting the job done.
Requirements
Qualifications & Attributes
You are…
- Exceptionally service-oriented, with a positive, status-driven, no-nonsense mindset.
- Ready to work hard and leverage our training programmes.
- A great communicator who enjoys helping people.
- Willing to learn—retail experience isn’t required but comes as part of the package!
- Friendly, flexible, reliable, honest, and enthusiastic!
Benefits
Joining Screwfix means joining a fast-growing, supportive team full of opportunities and fun.
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We offer:
✅ Competitive salary ✅ 28 days annual leave (increasing to max 33 days with service) ✅ Award-winning pension scheme – Up to 14% Kingfisher contribution ✅ Life cover ✅ 20% discount with Screwfix & B&Q ✅ Discounted healthcare ✅ Company share save schemes ✅ Top-notch training & professional development – Helping you thrive in your career
Additional Notes & Equality Promise
📌 Hourly rates may include a location allowance, updated annually.
💼 Our commitment: Screwfix ensures equal opportunities for career progression (including promotions and training) and no discrimination on the basis of:
- Gender, race
- Ethnicity
- Age
- Sexual orientation
- Religion, belief
- Disability
📩 Need support? Ask for adjustments before applying: Email: careers@screwfix.com
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