Store Assistant (keyholder)

Toolstation; Sunbury-on-Thames; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

Pension and life assurance

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work

Save and buy as you earn

Discounts across Travis Perkins

Aviva Digicare+ health support

Retailer discounts (1,000+ retailers)

Job summary

Toolstation is looking for a store team member to assist customers, manage deliveries, stock shelves, and keep the store tidy. You will help create a welcoming shopping environment and contribute to smooth store operations.

You may be involved in opening/closing the store, supervising colleagues when needed, and promoting Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts to customers. Prior retail experience is welcomed but not essential.

Qualifications

• A friendly personality and customer-focused approach.
• Reliability, flexibility, and commitment to supporting customers and team.
• Willingness to take charge when needed and provide supervision.
• Store opening/closing responsibilities as a key holder.

Responsibilities

• Assist customers on the shop floor and guide them to products.
• Handle deliveries, unpack stock, and stock shelves; keep store clean.
• Open and close the store and provide short-term supervisory cover when required.
• Support colleagues to deliver a great customer experience during busy periods.

Skills

Friendly personality

Reliability

Accountability

Early starts

Team supervision (keyholder)

Job description

At Toolstation, we're not just looking for what you can bring to us today - we're focused on helping you grow with us. Many of our managers started out on the shop floor and now run their own stores or oversee operations.

If you're after a fast-paced role with an employee-focused retailer that's passionate about making customers happy, this could be the perfect fit for you!

This is more than just a store job!

You'll be the friendly face of Toolstation, helping customers find what they need, but you'll also be hands-on with deliveries, warehouse tasks, and stocking shelves. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves! It can get hot in summer and chilly in winter, but if you care about doing a good job and providing great customer service, you'll fit right in.

Get stuck in: Be ready to handle deliveries, unpack stock, keep the store clean, and prepare orders. Hard work and a positive attitude are more important than experience.

Provide outstanding service: Whether you're chatting with customers or staying efficient during busy times, you'll always offer a great experience.

Ask the right questions: Show genuine interest in customers' projects so you can help them find everything they need to get the job done right.

Be Proactive: you'll be expected to sell the benefits of Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts, signing customers up to experience great deals and competitive prices.

Keyholder responsibility: You'll be trusted to open and close the store, assign daily tasks to the team and provide short term supervisory cover when needed

What you'll bring

A friendly personality: You'll help maintain our high store standards and create a workplace everyone enjoys.

Reliability: Be there when we need you. Flexibility, commitment, and support for your customers and team are key.

Accountability: you've taken charge in a previous role and are happy to step up when needed.

Our stores are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, so you must be able to manage early starts and late finishes. This is a position with accountability for supporting colleagues to deliver a great customer experience, so whilst retail is not essential, you will need some experience of either being a key holder or supervising team members.

Your best self: Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and let your personality shine.

What you'll get

Why Join Us?

At Toolstation, your career is in your hands. You'll have the chance to move up the ladder, explore different roles across the business, or even take opportunities within the wider Travis Perkins Group. We'll support you every step of the way with training and development, including access to our Toolstation Academy and Apprenticeship programmes.

Benefits?

• 30 days' holiday (comprising 22 days plus 8 days in lieu of 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
• Financial education, support, and recognition awards
• Health and wellbeing support at your fingertips with Aviva Digicare +
• Discounts at over 1,000 retailers

About Toolstation

We're one of the UK's fastest-growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories, and building supplies. As part of the Travis Perkins plc family, we're trusted by trade professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and self-builders alike. Our store expansion and the diversity within our Group mean there are always exciting opportunities for ambitious individuals to grow with us.