Toolstation in Sutton is seeking a motivated Store Assistant to join its customer-focused team for a sixteen-hour-per-week position. This opportunity suits individuals who enjoy working in a fast-paced retail environment where delivering excellent service is at the heart of every interaction. The company is committed to creating a positive workplace culture and ensuring that both customers and employees feel valued.
Previous retail experience is not required for this role. What matters most is a genuine commitment to providing friendly, efficient, and helpful service. Full training is provided, giving new team members the confidence and skills needed to succeed. This position offers a supportive working atmosphere and the chance to develop valuable experience within a well-respected national retailer.
Position: Store Assistant
Job Type: Part Time
Salary: £12.76 per hour
Location: Sutton, London
Job Advert
You don’t need to be a tree surgeon. Just help customers love your branch.
What you’ll do
Store Assistant in Sutton
16 hours per week
We are looking for candidates who live locally and can easily commute to our store.
Our stores are open from 7 AM to 8 PM, so you must be able to manage early starts and late finishes.
At Toolstation, we’re not just looking for what you can bring to us today – we’re focused on helping you grow with us. Many of our managers started as Store Assistants and now run their own stores or oversee operations.
If you’re after a fast-paced role with an employee-focused retailer that’s passionate about making customers happy, this could be the perfect fit for you!
This is more than just a store job.
You’ll be the friendly face of Toolstation, helping customers find what they need, but you’ll also be hands-on with deliveries, warehouse tasks, and stocking shelves. Be prepared to roll up your sleeves! It can get hot in summer and chilly in winter, but if you care about doing a good job and providing great customer service, you’ll fit right in.
No retail experience? No problem! All we ask is that you’re committed to delivering excellent service, and we’ll teach you everything else.
- Get stuck in: Be ready to handle deliveries, unpack stock, keep the store clean, and prepare orders. Hard work and a positive attitude are more important than experience.
- Provide outstanding service: Whether you’re chatting with customers or staying efficient during busy times, you’ll always offer a great experience.
- Ask the right questions: Show genuine interest in customers’ projects so you can help them find everything they need to get the job done right.
- Be Proactive: you’ll be expected to sell the benefits of Toolstation Club and Trade Accounts, signing customers up to experience great deals and competitive prices.
What you’ll bring
- A warm, friendly personality: You’ll help maintain our high store standards and create a workplace everyone enjoys.
- Reliability: Be there when we need you. Flexibility, commitment, and support for your customers and team are key.
- Your best self: Bring your energy, enthusiasm, and let your personality shine.
What you’ll get
Why Join Us?
At Toolstation, your career is in your hands. You’ll have the chance to move up the ladder, explore different roles across the business, or even take opportunities within the wider Travis Perkins Group. We’ll support you every step of the way with training and development, including access to our Toolstation Academy and Apprenticeship programmes.
Benefits? We’ve got you covered!
- 22 days holiday + Bank Holidays
- Company pension scheme and life assurance
- Bonus scheme and cycle to work program
- Save and buy as you earn options
- 20% discount across all Travis Perkins companies
- Health and wellbeing support at your fingertips with Aviva Digicare +
- Financial education, support, and recognition awards
- Discounts at over 1,000 retailers
About Toolstation
We’re one of the UK’s fastest-growing multi-channel retailers of tools, accessories, and building supplies. As part of the Travis Perkins plc family, we’re trusted by trade professionals, DIY enthusiasts, and self-builders alike. Our store expansion and the diversity within our Group mean there are always exciting opportunities for ambitious individuals to grow with us.
To apply
Caught your interest? Want to know more? Take a look at www.toolstationjobs.com or simply hit apply
Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability
Application Process
Application Deadline
December 31st, 2025