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.

Location:

Wickes Clarendon Way

Colchester

Essex

CO1 1XF

The Role...

You will be there to help inspire your colleagues to deliver the best design and installation service and help overcome any issues you come across. You will be responsible for coaching and supporting the Design and Installations Services team. You will be accountable for driving our showroom service standards so you will need to be able to think on your feet, plan strategically and know how to get things done.

39 hours per week Full-time and Permanent contract.

Weekends and evenings and evening availability needed.

About you...

You will have experience in running the show 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 leading your team.

Ideally you would have experience in:

Leading a team in a customer facing environment
Strong focus on learning and development
Coaching and mentoring

You will be positioned in our Kitchen and Bathroom Showroom, leading a team of 7 Design Consultants and Advisors and directly reporting to the Store Manager.

What we can offer you...

Whatever role you come to Wickes for, we’re here to help you get what you want from it.

As part of a unique team, we’ll support you to make the most of your talents and provide a space for you to be valued, rewarded and supported.

We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:

Competitive bonus
Save-as-you-earn scheme
Private Medical and Life Assurance
Cashback health scheme
Contributory pension scheme
Colleague discount
Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership, cycle to work scheme
5 weeks of annual leave

At Wickes, you get the opportunity to work in a company that truly cares about you. Our widely recognised wellbeing strategy is something we’re proud of at Wickes. As part of this, we offer a range of health and wellbeing benefits and support, including an Employee Assistance Programme, financial education & loans, and access to parental, menopause and fertility support.

We support you by creating an environment that works for you, with a purpose that inspires you. The flexibility to make life work for you, and a career that doesn’t put your life on hold. Where you can be yourself, do your best work, and be the difference we make.

We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues' wellbeing at the heart of everything we do. If you are interested in flexible working let us know when you apply and we can talk this through as part of your application process.

Job vacancy #46508

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