Overview
Store Apprentice in Hedge End — 20 hours per week. We are looking for candidates who live locally and can easily commute to our store. Our stores are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, so you must be able to manage early starts and late finishes.
At Toolstation, we’re investing in your future and our own. Many of our managers began their journey on the shop floor and through dedication and the support of our apprenticeship programmes, they now lead their own stores or oversee significant operations.
This is your chance to build a successful career with one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. As a Store Apprentice, you\u2019ll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in key areas such as customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, business operations, and safety procedures.
Responsibilities
* Engage with customers: understand their needs and provide excellent service through genuine conversations.
* Get involved in store operations: handle deliveries, stock shelves, and assist with warehouse tasks; be prepared to roll up your sleeves. There\u2019s a real family feel and strong team support.
* Keep things running smoothly: maintain a clean and well-organised store, ensuring everything is ready for customers and safe for colleagues.
* Learn while working: set aside time each week to complete coursework, supported by your Store Manager and a dedicated apprenticeship coach.
What You'll Bring
* A positive attitude: a warm, friendly approach with a passion for delivering outstanding customer service.
* Reliability & flexibility: commitment to your team and customers, and the ability to adapt to varied tasks.
* Energy & enthusiasm: no retail experience is required, just a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.
What You’ll Get
* An award-winning apprenticeship program that’s the equivalent of 5 GCSEs.
* A fast-paced work environment with varied opportunities for growth across the business and the wider Travis Perkins Group.
* Benefits: 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays, company pension scheme and life assurance, bonus scheme and cycle to work program, Save and Buy as you Earn options, 20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies, health and wellbeing support, financial education and recognition awards, and discounts at over 1,000 retailers.
If you want to take your career to the next level? Apply now!
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.
Job Details
* Seniority level: Internship
* Employment type: Internship
* Job function: Sales and Business Development
* Industries: Wholesale Building Materials
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