Wilkinson
Job Vacancies
If you are looking for a career with one of
the leading high street retailers then Wilkinson may be the
ideal employer for you.
There are over 320 Wilkinson Stores across
the UK, offering a vast array of products from toiletries and
cleaning products to home and garden furniture. This extensive
range is supplied at affordable prices and deals in store
change on a weekly basis.
Wilkinson has an aggressive expansion plan,
and they aim to operate over 500 stores throughout the UK by
2012. They are also expanding product ranges and enhancing the
shopping experience for customers by introducing features such
as in store cafes and self-service checkouts.
Wilkinson is a family owned organisation,
and has been since it was founded in 1930. Despite its now
colossal size, the company seeks to maintain a family
environment, both in store and at head office, where staff can
contribute their ideas and have their voices heard.
The advice below tells you how to apply for
a job vacancy at Wilkinson and what to expect when working for
this employer.
Wilkinson Store Level Vacancies
The majority of staff employed by Wilkinson
work within a store. It is likely that there is a Wilkinson
store in a town or city close to you and you can usually find
job vacancies advertised in store. You should pay attention to
the in store notice boards and also any advertisements
displayed in the shop window. Additionally, Wilkinson may
decide to advertise in the local newspaper or recruit staff
through the local Job Centre.
Typical jobs vacancies with Wilkinson are as
follows:
Managerial positions also exist, and if you
are looking for an exciting, fast paced job in a retail
environment then a Wilkinson store is ideal. Positions are
available for General and Assistant Manager and Supervisor
roles, which briefly involve:
General Manager:
The Store Manager is responsible for
managing and controlling the overall operation of the store in
line with company policies and procedures.
To manage all targets and cost elements,
achieve the necessary operating standards and customer service
levels to secure required profitability.
To ensure that the business strategy for
exceeding customer expectations is consistently delivered.
Assistant Manager
To manage the day-to-day operation of the
store operation, driving sales, standards and customer
service.
Accountable for delivering the training and development
strategy for the store.
Supervisor
Accountable for delivering the operation of
a section of the store operation.
Benefits
Whatever position you apply for, if
recruited you will be rewarded with a range of benefits.
Wilkinson prides itself on being a “friendly employer”. The
Management Team are trained in motivation and know how to get
the best from their staff, by motivating and educating them and
appreciating the work they undertake.
The following benefits are also
provided:
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Competitive Salary
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Contribution Pension Scheme
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Staff Discounts
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Generous Holiday Allowance
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Savings on selected Insurance/Mortgages
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Healthcare
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On-Going Training and Development
As stores open until late in the evening,
and then re-stocked during the night, positions are available
on a variety of contracts, from full and part time day/night
shifts, to seasonal or temporary employment. You therefore do
not necessarily need to work a typical 9-5 shift with a major
retailer such as Wilkinson, and you may find the ideal shift /
hours to suit your needs and the needs of your family.
Wilkinson Head Office and Distribution
Centre Job Vacancies
Wilkinson head office and Distribution
Centres are based in Worksop, near Nottingham. This base is
ideally located in the centre of England, close to the M1
motorway.
To ensure the business continues to grow and
expand, staff employed at this head office base are responsible
for delivering new and existing ranges to the stores at
competitive prices. The distribution centres are responsible
for storing and delivering product to the network of stores
across the UK in a safe and cost effective manner.
A wide variety of roles operate within the
head office of a busy high street retailer, from Purchasing to
Marketing, Logistics and Finance, all these functions work from
the Worksop site.
You can find details of these head office
vacancies on the Wilkinson website and if there are any which
are suitable for you, you can apply online and upload your
CV.
If there are no vacancies which you feel are
suitable then you could try applying speculatively. Send a
cover note, stating why you would like to work at Wilkinson and
the role you think you could undertake. Include your CV and
salary expectations and send it to the following address:
Human Resources Manager
K House
PO Box 20
Roebuck Way
Maston Wood
Worksop
Nottingham
S80 3YY
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