Travis Perkins plc
Store Assistant
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Store Assistant
Store Assistant – Edinburgh Loanhead (12 Hours/Week – Weekends)
Position: 12-hour weekly weekend role (Saturday 6:45–11:15 & Sunday 8:45–16:15) Location: Edinburgh Loanhead
About the Role
We’re looking for local Candidates who can commit to early starts, late finishes, and an energetic, hands-on weeks from 7 AM to 8 PM.
At Toolstation, we don’t just take talent – we nurture growth. Many of our managers started as Store Assistants. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment focused on exceptional customer service, this could be the opportunity for you!
This is more than a job – we need friendly emotional exteriors, flexible individuals, and strong team players ready to roll up their sleeves!
Key Responsibilities
- Assisting customers with tool and building supply needs – from friendly guidance to hands-on help.
- Hands-on tasks: handling deliveries, unpacking stock, stocking shelves, keeps the store pristine, and preparing orders.
- Stepping up when busy – speaking to customers, staying efficient, and solving problems on the spot.
- Engaging customers by asking the right questions to help them complete projects right.
- Promoting Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts, helping customers sign up for competitive discounts.
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What You’ll Bring
- A friendly, adaptable personality – the backbone of great service.
- Reliability & flexibility – we need someone who shows up ready to support customers and team.
- Energy & positivity – let your personality make a difference.
What You’ll Get
Our mission is growth and support for successful careers – and best of all?
Why Join Toolstation?
- Promotion opportunities – from Store Assistant to store manager or beyond.
- Career progression with Toolstation Academy, Apprenticeships, and roles across the Travis Perkins Group.
- A supportive environment that balks at mediocrity.
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Employee Benefits
- 22 days paid holiday (plus Bank Holidays)
- Company pension + Life Assurance
- Bonus & Cycle to Work Scheme
- Projected pay & Savings incentives
- 20% UK-wide discount between Travis Perkin Group companies
- Aviva Digicare health & wellbeing support
- Financial education programmes
- Exclusive Discounts with 1,000+ retailers
About Toolstation
As a UK-wide multi-channel retailer of tools, materials, and building supplies – a trusted brand for DIY enthusiasts, tradespeople, and self-builders – Toolstation expands constantly, offering ambitions individuals owned career paths.
Note to apply?: Visit www.toolstationjobs.com or apply now.
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