Store Assistant

<div><h2>Store Assistant - Travis Perkins plc (Toolstation)</h2> <p><b>Location:</b> Colney, Norwich, England, United Kingdom</p> <h2>Job Overview</h2> <p>We are looking for candidates who live locally and can easily commute to our store. Our store operates from 7 AM to 8 PM, so early starts and late finishes will be required.</p> <h2>What You\'ll Do</h2> <ul> <li>Provide outstanding customer service and help customers find what they need.</li> <li>Assist with deliveries, unpack stock, keep the store clean and prepare orders.</li> <li>Support sales of Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts, promoting benefits and encouraging sign‑ups.</li> <li>Maintain high store standards and work as a team to keep the environment welcoming.</li> <li>Handle all tasks relating to stocking shelves and warehouse duties.</li> </ul> <h2>What You\'ll Bring</h2> <ul> <li>A warm, friendly personality and genuine interest in customers’ projects.</li> <li>Reliability – be punctual and flexible, support your customers and teammates.</li> <li>Motivation to learn and excel; no previous retail experience required – we’ll train you.</li> </ul> <h2>What You\'ll Get</h2> <ul> <li>Flexibility – 16 hours per week, suitable for students or part‑time workers.</li> <li>Pathways to career growth within Toolstation and the wider Travis Perkins Group.</li> <li>22 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme, life assurance, bonus scheme.</li> <li>Cycle to work programme, savings & buy‑as‑you‑earn options.</li> <li>20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies and over 1,000 retailers.</li> <li>Health and well‑being support through Aviva Digicare + financial education and awards.</li> </ul> <h2>Benefits</h2> <ul> <li>Company pension scheme and life assurance</li> <li>Bonus scheme and cycle to work programme</li> <li>Discounts at over 1,000 retailers</li> <li>Health and wellbeing support at your fingertips with Aviva Digicare +</li> <li>Financial education, support, and recognition awards</li> </ul> <h2>Equal Opportunity</h2> <p><b>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</b>.</p> <h2>How to Apply</h2> <p>To learn more or apply, visit www.toolstationjobs.com or simply click “Apply”.</p></div> #J-18808-Ljbffr

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