Store Assistant

What you'll do

Store Assistant in Southend – 25 hours per week – 12 month Fixed Term Contract (Maternity cover). 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 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 as Store Assistants 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.
• You’ll be hands‑on with deliveries, warehouse tasks, and stocking shelves.
• You’ll handle deliveries, unpack stock, keep the store clean, and prepare orders.
• You’ll provide outstanding service to customers, especially during busy times.
• You’ll ask the right questions to understand customers’ projects.
• You’ll be proactive, selling the benefits of Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts.

No retail experience? No problem! All we ask is that you’re committed to delivering excellent service, and we’ll teach you everything else.

• A warm, friendly personality to help maintain high store standards.
• Reliability – be there when we need you, showing flexibility, commitment, and support for customers and team.
• Your best self – bring energy, enthusiasm, and let your personality shine.

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.

• 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Company pension scheme and life assurance
• Bonus scheme and cycle to work programme
• 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

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.

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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.