<div>Interested in retail? Spend a week with us on our Head Office Work Experience and see how a national business runs behind the scenes.</div><div><br></div><div><div><strong>The team:</strong></div><div>Ever wondered how thousands of products get to the right place at the right time? That’s the magic of our Distributions team. You’ll get a hands-on look at our logistics, from how we store stock in the warehouse to how we plan the most efficient routes for our delivery fleet. It’s a vital part of our business where safety, speed, and smart technology meet to keep our stores stocked and our customers happy.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>You'll learn:</strong></div><div><ul><li>The day-to-day life of our warehouse teams and how they keep the business moving.</li><li>How we use high-tech Warehouse Management Systems to track every single item.</li><li>The logistics of fleet management: getting our trucks from A to B safely and on time.</li><li>Why safety and compliance are the most important things we do in Distribution.</li></ul></div><div><strong>What you’ll do:</strong></div><div><ul><li>Shadow all departments to get the full experience of the distribution teams&nbsp;</li><li>Work with our teams and get a great understanding of how each department works</li><li>Cross over from our Stores Distribution side to see how our E-Commerce teams work together and have the full customer experience explained.</li></ul></div></div><div><strong>Who we’re looking for:</strong></div><div>What matters most to us is your positive <strong>attitude and potential</strong>. And you’d need the following:</div><div><ul><li>Be 16 years or over</li><li>A positive energy and you like a fast-paced environment!</li><li>You’re curious about how business works</li><li>You’ve got good communication skills</li></ul></div><div><strong>What we offer:</strong></div><div>Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we’ll cover for your lunch&nbsp; and travel each day.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Our recruitment process</strong></div><div><br></div><div><ol><li>Apply: Upload your CV and tell us why you’re interested in joining Wickes.</li><li>Interview: A short online chat during the week commencing 18 May so we get to know each other better.</li><li>Start of your work experience: join us for an action-packed week from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 2026.</li></ol></div><div><br></div><div><strong>About Wickes</strong></div><div>What we’re most proud of is our culture. We’re inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of teamwork and shared ambition. At Wickes, you can be yourself,&nbsp; ask questions and grow at your own pace</div><div>We're a multi-channel home improvement retailer. We generate £1.6bn+ in revenue, operating across 230 stores and online, and supported by over 8000 colleagues.</div>