Store Apprentice

Toolstation; Poole; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Pension scheme

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Retail discounts

Health and wellbeing support

Job summary

Toolstation in Poole is seeking a Store Apprentice for 20 hours per week. You will gain hands-on experience in customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, and store operations while earning as you learn.

Applicants should live locally to Poole and be available for early starts and late finishes. The programme supports coursework with guidance from the Store Manager and an apprenticeship coach.

Qualifications

• No retail experience required; eagerness to learn and succeed.
• Must be able to commit to early starts and late finishes as part of store hours.
• Commitment to completing coursework with guidance from management.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers: understand their needs and provide excellent service.
• Handle deliveries, stock shelves, and assist with warehouse tasks.
• Maintain a clean, well-organised store and safe environment for customers and colleagues.
• Learn while working: set aside time each week to complete coursework with your apprenticeship coach.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability & flexibility

Energy & enthusiasm

Education

Equivalent of 5 GCSEs

Job description

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. Please be advised we are unable to accept anyone who is in, or planning to be in further education.

What You’ll Do

Store Apprentice in Poole Rossmore

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. Please be advised we are unable to accept anyone who is in, or planning to be in further education.

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.

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 key areas such as customer service, product knowledge, merchandising, business operations, and safety procedures.

• 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. And since there’s always loads of support from those around you, you’ll never feel like you’re struggling.
• Keep things running smoothly: Maintain a clean and well-organised store, ensuring everything is ready for our customers and safe for our 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 the varied tasks that come your way.
• 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 GCSE’s. Check out what our apprentices have to say here

• 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 at your fingertips with Aviva Digicare +
• Financial education, support, and recognition awards
• Discounts at over 1,000 retailers

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