<div><strong><u>Exciting Opportunity: Brand-New Store Opening in Bishop Auckland!</u></strong></div><div>We are thrilled to announce that Wickes is opening a brand-new store in Bishop Auckland - and we are looking for enthusiastic, customer-focused Customer Service Assistants to join our founding team!</div><div><br></div><div>Whether you're looking for full-time hours or a flexible part-time contract to fit around your life, we have a range of positions available to help us build something great from the ground up.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>⏱️ Available Contracts &amp; Working Hours</strong></div><div>We are hiring across a variety of weekly contracted hours. (Please indicate your preference in your application or during screening):</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Full-Time: </strong>39 hours per week</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Part-Time: </strong>35 | 24 | 18 | 16 | 12 | 8 hours per week</div><div><br></div><div><strong>📅 Shift Patterns &amp; Weekend Commitment</strong></div><div><strong>Flexibility: </strong>Exact shift patterns and rota details will be discussed with you during the interview stage to align with your availability and store operating hours.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Weekend Working:</strong> Please note that all roles will require working 1 or 2 days over the weekend on a regular basis.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>The Role...</strong></div><div>Whatever your role in and around the store, everything you do will be focused on the customer experience. Parking will be a breeze, trolleys in easy reach, help always at hand, stock in the right place, deliveries out on time and payment met with a smile.Of course, while you’re creating a helpful and friendly customer experience, we’ll be thinking of new ways to reward, develop and invest in you. You’ll receive all the training, support and opportunities you need. Think of it as a down-to-earth place to work, where you get to go up in the world.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>About you...</strong></div><div>Every day you’ll be dealing with and assisting customers, so it’s important that you offer every person that walks through our doors a high level of customer service. We look for someone who ideally has experience working in a similar role.</div><div><br></div><div>Please ensure to apply with an up to date CV attached. Applications without CVs currently will not be accepted.If you require adjustments to be able to apply, please submit a reasonable adjustment form below.&nbsp;&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div><strong>What can we offer you?</strong></div><div>You’ll be supported with fantastic learning and development and have the opportunity to grow and develop your career with us. We’ll also equip you with a benefits package that includes:</div><div><ul><li>If you are 21 yrs and over £12.71 phr, 18 yrs - 20 yrs £12.00 phr and under 18 yrs £8.82 phr.</li><li>Up to £300 per month gain share bonus</li><li>Up to 10% employer pension contribution</li><li>Up to 35 days of annual leave including 8 days of bank holidays</li></ul>Other financial and wellbeing benefits include: 20% colleague discount, Save-as-you-earn scheme, Cashback health scheme, Cycle to work, Life assurance, Peppy, Aviva Digital GP, Financial Education &amp; loans, Discount platform including savings and cash back at numerous retailers, savings on gym membership.<br></div><div><br></div><div><div>We aim to create an inclusive workplace with colleagues’ wellbeing at the heart of everything we do.<br><br></div><div>We’re a Disability Confident Employer and committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We welcome applications from disabled people and are committed to providing an accessible recruitment process and workplace for everyone. If you require any support or reasonable adjustments, please let us know <a href="https://www.wickescareers.co.uk/reasonable-adjustments" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">here</a>.</div><div><br></div><div><strong>Apply now!</strong></div></div><div><br></div><div>*Salary Dependent on Age</div>