HobbyCraft
Work wellbeing score is 68 out of 100
3.5 out of 5 stars.
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HobbyCraft Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 135 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Average, 68 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Above average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Above average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

About the company

  • Founded
    1995
  • Company size
    501 to 1,000
  • Revenue
    £75m to £365m (GBP)
  • Industry
    Retail & Wholesale
  • Headquarters
    Christchurch
  • Link
    HobbyCraft website

Hobbycraft is an arts and crafts superstore retail chain in the United Kingdom. When the company started out there were only small independent arts and crafts suppliers, however a number of other online and High Street retail chains now operate in the same market place as HobbyCraft....

Hobbycraft is an arts and crafts superstore retail chain in the United Kingdom. When the company started out there were only small independent arts and crafts suppliers, however a number of other online and High Street retail chains now operate in the same market place as HobbyCraft.

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Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 282 reviews and is evolving.

3.39 out of 5 stars.20192.88 out of 5 stars.20203.38 out of 5 stars.20213.28 out of 5 stars.20222.91 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

General Assistant in Reading
on 21 September 2023
alright
pretty average. Pretty much what you expect from a retail job. Very very busy around Christmas time. Just wasn’t what I was looking for personally in terms of careers.
Goods out/picking in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
on 8 September 2023
Relatively stress free and enjoyable place to work.
It's a relatively stress free job where if you do the work you are meant to do you will have no problems working, the managers are all friendly and the colleagues you will be working with are friendly and make working at hobbycraft a fun and enjoyable time. Weekend work is not optional and the rotors were a bit messy with random days off dotted around your weeks, you could be working the late shif...
Key Holder in Yorkshire
on 2 September 2023
Colleagues are family
A great place to work if you like crafts. Fantastic discounts and the staff were like family. It’s hard work on your feet all day but helping people creatively is very rewarding.
General Assistant in Norwich
on 30 August 2023
Best place I ever worked but it can be stressful
You get involved in facing the shop, help all customers who have queries and advice regarding the products or projects they are working on. The staff are extremely friendly and all very interesting people. You will enjoy being part of a great team and helping all kinds of customers. Obviously you will be pressured to do sign ups at the till for every single customer and hear that dreaded "NO!" whe...
Customer Service Advisor in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire
on 16 August 2023
Exceptional
Great team to work with who are help to help and support you when you need it. The team is rather small in customer services and is almost like a family. 100% recommended

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Interview insights

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Average experience
Interview is easy
Process takes about a day or two

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Shared on 13 September 2023

. Why do you want to work for our Company? . What is your availability? . Are there any dates you can't work? . Are there any crafts you can do? . Would you be willing to run store workshops?

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Working at HobbyCraft

  • General Assistant3.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Sales Assistant3.5 out of 5 stars.
  • Team Leader3.0 out of 5 stars.
  • Warehouse Worker2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Retail Sales Associate3.8 out of 5 stars.

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