Wickes, Riverfield Drive, Perkins Road, Bedford, MK41 0UE
The Role...
this is a Full-time (39 hours per week) and Permanent role. Apply to chat through what shift patterns would work best for you.
An Assistant Manager is the go-to person in the store on shift. You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to deliver the best customer experience in the business and help overcome any issues you come across. Due to the service that Wickes provides, you would be required to help multiple functions across the store. This could mean helping someone plan their dream bathroom one minute and then having to nip outside to help take in the delivery the next. All of this whilst ensuring everyone is kept safe.
About you...
You will have experience managing a team in a fast-paced customer facing environment and be someone who can handle the variety that each day at Wickes brings. You will be highly organised with a passion for ensuring our customers receive the best service we can deliver, all whilst inspiring and motivating your team.
What we can offer...
Our unique culture means we believe in doing the right thing and helps us to win for our customers, planet and people. Together, we help you get what you want from your role, so you can make your working experience your own and experience beyond the everyday.
- Salary from £26,680.00
- Up to 7.5% annual bonus and up to £300 per month gain share bonus
- Various shift patterns to suit you
- Up to 10% employer pension contribution
- Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays
Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education & loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.
About us...
We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working you can read our flexible working statement
here or let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.
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 experienced anything quite like our culture. All our colleagues come from different backgrounds, but what we all have in common is a determination to succeed and a passion for being the best we can be. If that sounds like you, we’ll make you feel right at home.
Job vacancy #46635
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