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Who we are...

Our network supports colleagues with disabilities and long term health conditions. 


Our ambition is to build a workplace that everyone can access and understands the potential impacts of different conditions.


We recognise that disabilities and health conditions are often misunderstood and we want to create a safe space where all colleagues are supported.


To be open about their conditions and enabling them to reach their full potential.

What we are proud of...

Business Disability Forum

We have partnered with The Business Disability Forum since 2020 when we launched. They are the leading business membership organisation in disability inclusion. They work in partnership with us, Government, and disabled people to remove barriers to inclusion.

Smart Disability Training

In 2021 we ran Smart Disability Training for all Line Managers which at the time was around 360 colleagues. The aim of this training was to help managers understand their responsibility in supporting colleagues with disabilities and long term health conditions and to give them the tools to do this.

Change 100

Change 100 is an internship program offering paid summer work placements, professional development and mentoring for talented university students and recent graduates with any disability or long-term condition. 2022 was our first time working with the programme and we welcomed two colleagues into our Commercial & Finance Teams.

WorkFit

WorkFit is the Down’s Syndrome Association’s employment programme which brings together employers and job-seekers who have Down’s syndrome. We have been working with WorkFit since May 2022 and we are just extending the programme to welcome two more colleagues.

It’s really easy to get involved with the network. When you join our business you’ll get a link to join any of the various I&D network Google Spaces. From there you can read all what’s going on for the Ability network and learn how to get involved, whether that’s signing up to become an ally, or getting involved in our activities and events.

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Latest jobs

Store Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Banbury, Oxfordshire

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Store Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Oxfordshire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46419

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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Store Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Store Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Gloucestershire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46555

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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Assistant Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Tamworth, Staffordshire

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Staffordshire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

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46490

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Aberdeen, City of Aberdeen

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Full Time

County

City of Aberdeen

Description

URGENT! Customer Service/Sales Assistants Required - No Experience Necessary!  We are excited to be looking for a large number of colleagues to join our BRAND NEW store at Kingshill Park in Westhill,

Reference

46501

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Kitchen & Bathroom Design/Sales Consultant

Salary:

£40,000 -70,000 OTE

Location:

Colchester, Essex

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Kitchen & Bathroom Showroom

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Essex

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46567

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

South Yorkshire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46566

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Customer Service Assistant

Salary:

£11.44 per hour

Location:

Sheffield, South Yorkshire

Position type

Fixed Term Contract

Area of interest

Customer Assistants

Contract Type

Part Time

County

South Yorkshire

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46562

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

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Design and Installation Services Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Braintree, Essex

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Essex

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46541

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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Design and Installation Services Manager

Salary:

Competitive

Location:

Colchester, Essex

Position type

Permanent

Area of interest

Assistant / Operations Manager

Contract Type

Full Time

County

Essex

Description

Wickes is more than just the nation’s favourite DIY store. It’s a place where we’ll ask for your ideas, listen to your opinions and value the contributions you make. Chances are you’ve never experienc

Reference

46508

Expiry Date

01/01/0001

George Welsh

Author

George Welsh
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