Work Experience - Recruitment team

Interested in retail? Spend a week with us on our Head Office Work Experience and see how a national business runs behind the scenes.

The team:

Our Recruitment team are the matchmakers of the business. We're responsible for finding the right people with the right attitude to join our team. You'll get a front-row seat to how we attract candidates, from creating eye-catching job adverts to helping coordinate the interview process. It's a fast-paced, people-focused role where you'll see exactly what it takes to build a diverse and talented workforce for a major national retailer.

You'll learn:

• behind-the-scenes of the hiring journey, from a job opening to an offer.
• How we use our brand and values to attract the best talent in the market.
• Hands-on experience in how we review applications and support managers in finding their next great hire.

What you'll do:

• Attend our monthly Recruitment meeting which will give you insight of all the activities and projects which happen in our team
• Visit our local Watford store
• Spend time with different members of our team across our Operations and Support Centre recruitment, learning about how we recruit for different roles within Wickes

Who we're looking for:

What matters most to us is your positive attitude and potential. And you'd need the following:

• Be 16 years or over
• A positive energy and you like a fast-paced environment!
• You're curious about how business works
• You've got good communication skills

What we offer:

Our work experience is a voluntary placement focused on your personal development. While there is no salary, we'll cover for your lunch and travel each day.

Our recruitment process

1. Apply: Upload your CV and tell us why you're interested in joining Wickes.
2. Interview: A short online chat during the week commencing 18 May so we get to know each other better.
3. Start of your work experience: join us for an action-packed week from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 2026.

About Wickes

What we're most proud of is our culture. We're inclusive, supportive and down-to-earth, with a strong sense of teamwork and shared ambition. At Wickes, you can be yourself, ask questions and grow at your own pace

We're a multi-channel home improvement retailer. We generate £1.6bn+ in revenue, operating across 230 stores and online, and supported by over 8000 colleagues.