Store Apprentice

Toolstation; Dorking; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading retailer as a Store Apprentice in Dorking, where you'll earn while you learn. This role offers hands-on experience in customer service and store operations, with opportunities for career progression within Toolstation. Enjoy a supportive work environment and an award-winning apprenticeship program equivalent to 5 GCSEs. Apply now to start your journey with one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers!

Benefits

22 days holiday + Bank Holidays

Company pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work program

20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies

Health and wellbeing support

Financial education support

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and passion for customer service.
• Willingness to learn and adapt to varied tasks.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers and provide excellent service.
• Handle deliveries and assist with warehouse tasks.
• Maintain a clean and well-organised store.

Skills

Customer Service

Reliability

Flexibility

Enthusiasm

Education

5 GCSEs

Job description

What you'll do

1. Store Apprentice in Dorking
2. 20 hours per week
3. We are looking for candidates who live locally and can easily commute to our store.
4. Our stores are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, so you must be able to manage early starts and late finishes.
5. At Toolstation, we're not just hiring for today – 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 award-winning apprenticeship programmes, they now lead their own stores or oversee significant operations.
6. This is your chance to build a successful career with one of the UK’s fastest-growing retailers. As a Store Apprentice, you'll earn while you learn, gaining hands-on experience in 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's a real family feel here, and we all pitch in as part of a close-knit team. Support from colleagues ensures you never feel overwhelmed.
• Keep things running smoothly: Maintain a clean and well-organised store, ensuring everything is ready for our 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: Show commitment to your team and customers, and adapt to varied tasks.
• Energy & enthusiasm: No retail experience required, just a willingness to learn and a drive to succeed.

What you'll get

• An award-winning apprenticeship program equivalent to 5 GCSEs. Check out what our apprentices have to say here.
• A fast-paced work environment where there is never a dull moment.
• Opportunities to progress within Toolstation, explore different roles, or take opportunities across the Travis Perkins Group.
• Benefits include:
• 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 with Aviva Digicare +
• Financial education, support, and recognition awards
• Discounts at over 1,000 retailers

If you're ready to take your career to the next level, apply now!

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