The Works Stores Ltd
Work wellbeing score is 65 out of 100
3.3 out of 5 stars.
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The Works Stores Ltd Careers and Employment

Work wellbeing

Results based on 399 responses to Indeed's work wellbeing survey.
Work wellbeing score is Average, 65 out of 100

Happiness

How enjoyable people find their day-to-day life at work
Average

Stress-free

How manageable people find their work stress
Below average

Purpose

How meaningful people find their work
Below average

Satisfaction

How content people feel with the way things are at work
Average

About the company

  • CEO
    Gavin Peck
    61%
    approve of Gavin Peck's performance
  • Company size
    1,001 to 5,000
  • Industry
    Retail & Wholesale
  • Headquarters
    Store Support Centre, Bol...
  • Link
    The Works Stores Ltd website

About our culture 💛💙

🥳 The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you.

📚 Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!

About our company 💛💙

🎨 We are working towards our ambition of becoming...

About our culture 💛💙

🥳 The Works is an awesome place to… well, work! Our atmosphere is supportive, friendly and inclusive. A second home-from-home where you can be your best and authentic you.

📚 Our environment is always moving and full of energy. Yet we still make space to share must-watch TV recommendations and our favourite page-turners. Because even superheroes need some downtime to fuel their imaginations!

About our company 💛💙

🎨 We are working towards our ambition of becoming one of the most loved retailers in the UK and the go-to place for reading, learning, creativity and play. We believe in the importance of fun and fulfilment and taking time out to do the things you love.

🛒 With 525 stores nationwide and a strong omni-channel proposition, our mission is to offer a unique and enjoyable shopping experience, built on core principles of value, variety and quality.

🚀 We’re super proud to have snapped up another consecutive award from Best Big Companies as an 'Outstanding' company to work for in 2022.

🏆 This award is due to the recognition given from our colleague feedback survey.

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Jobs

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Retail Sales Associate

72 jobs

Salaries

Salary estimated from 620 employees, users, and past and present job advertisements on Indeed.

Rating overview

Rating is calculated based on 794 reviews and is evolving.

2.81 out of 5 stars.20193.47 out of 5 stars.20202.70 out of 5 stars.20213.50 out of 5 stars.20222.97 out of 5 stars.2023

Reviews

Supervisor in Wenvoe, Vale of Glamorgan
on 19 September 2023
Ok place to work
Great discounts especially At Christmas time. Manager was lovely Decent amount of holidays Quiet to start with but got busierWorked alone most of the time
Sales Assistant in Ealing
on 23 September 2023
Not the best
Not enjoyableStressful management who persisted on asking personal questions which I wasn’t comfortable with. Was under 18 with no experience and got shouted at infront of customers for not understanding how to tills work.
Sales Assistant in Brighton
on 17 September 2023
productive but low pay and limited hours
productive and fast paced but low pay and limited hours. Always new stock coming in so keeps it interesting but it is a retail job so can also be really boring.
Retail Assistant in London, Greater London
on 9 September 2023
Productive
- Great environment. Lovely team. Chance to develop your skills. Great relationships with colleagues. Day in the life would involve stocks up , customer service etc
Sales Assistant/Key Holder in Plymouth City Centre, Devon
on 9 September 2023
Very hard work for minimal pay.
This company seems to make their money from not hiring enough employees and then work you to death. They give unreachable targets and then tell you off for not achieving them... was never recognised for trying your hardest. There is also a problem with clicky managers / teams. Awful work life balance with short hour days. All this for minimum pay and almost zero benefits. DISGUSTING COMPANY TO WOR...

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Interview insights

Insights from 845 Indeed users who have interviewed with The Works Stores Ltd within the last 5 years.

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

Interview questions

“When placing stock, what do you think we have to think about?” “Why do you want to work for us?” “What do you think you will bring to the team?” “What do you believe to be good customer service?” “Will you be willing to relocate?”

“When placing stock, what do y...

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Shared on 23 September 2018

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Working at The Works Stores Ltd

  • Sales Assistant3.4 out of 5 stars.
  • Supervisor2.9 out of 5 stars.
  • Store Manager3.2 out of 5 stars.
  • Assistant Manager2.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Retail Sales Associate3.8 out of 5 stars.
  • Manager2.8 out of 5 stars.

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