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      Store Assistant Interview

      1 Dec 2018
      Anonymous interview candidate
      Tottenham, England
      No offer
      Neutral experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I applied online. The process took 2 weeks. I interviewed at Toolstation (Tottenham, England) in Nov 2018

      Interview

      Telephone Interview followed 2 days later by face to face interview in local store. Telephone Interview with Recruitment Adviser for Toolstation (Somerset HQ). The tone by the adviser was very positive and helpful: • What were your accomplishments working as part of a Team? • What you were looking for in the role of Customer Assistant? • Whether you were prepared to work for a different nearby branch? • Whether you were currently employed? What kind of notice you had to give to leave that employment? • Whether you would be able to work to the times provided? (informed of opening/closing times) • Any Questions? Second Interview: In local Toolstation Branch (Tottenham) with Retail Manager and Assistant: The manager took me to the office at the back showing me the various fire exits and informing me of the evacuation procedure. I was sat at a small table with pens. First, I was told that I had to complete a 10 minute pencil and paper aptitude test: Questions e.g. 3456 + 3500 + 3456 (you are allowed to use calculator), counting a string of random letters and circling the 12th, calculating change from £10 + £5 given item cost £11.20 etc…, Matching an order number e.g. R0-02-03-06 to the same one in a table column, Using another table e.g. how many items in the blue category row altogether… the questions spanned 3 sheets of A4… was just about to start 3rd sheet when asked to stop. At this point the Retail Manager and Assistant came to sit with me. The Manager asked all the questions and the Assistant scribed: (Informed that 3 or 4 more candidates were to be interviewed and that I would hear from them in 4-5 days time - but did not get back in touch by any means)

      Interview questions [23]

      Question 1

      What did I know about Toolstation?
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      Question 2

      Who were Toolstation's main competitors?
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      Question 3

      Was I aware that the job included cleaning the site, skirting boards, dusting, toilet, kitchen etc…? How did I feel about that?
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      Question 4

      Was I happy to work for another nearby branch? And how far was I prepared to travel? One hour?
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      Question 5

      Asked how long it took me to get to the branch?
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      Question 6

      Whether I were currently employed? What kind of notice I had to give to leave that employment?
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      Question 7

      Had I read the job description?
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      Question 8

      The job included some heavy lifting within Health and Safety regulations, was I able to do this?
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      Question 9

      Did I have to consider Health and Safety regulations in my last job?
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      Question 10

      Being that the 20 hours were to be spread over 5 days, was I flexible to work any shifts? Was I prepared to work overtime when required?
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      Question 11

      Told that my last job was a very different role, How could I relate this to the role applied for?
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      Question 12

      What skills from my last job could I bring to Toolstation?
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      Question 13

      Asked to name something I didn't like doing in my last lob?
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      Question 14

      Did I have to work to set targets in my last job and what were they?
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      Question 15

      Had I experience with stock taking?
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      Question 16

      Had I had experience handling cash?
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      Question 17

      Did I know how to operate the card payment machine?
      1 Answer

      Question 18

      Did I know how Toolstation operated with customers?
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      Question 19

      'What would I' do scenarios: A customer is very angry because a £300 pound order was not delivered to the work site?
      1 Answer

      Question 20

      'What would I' do scenarios: A customer is angry because the specific item they wanted was not available and they wanted it immediately that day?
      1 Answer

      Question 21

      'What would I' do scenarios: At slow times when there were no customers, what would I do with the time?
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      Question 22

      Informed about uniform provision: Asked shirt size? Trouser size? Shoe size?
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      Question 23

      Any Questions?
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      Other Store Assistant interview reviews for Toolstation

      Store Assistant Interview

      5 Mar 2026
      Anonymous employee
      Hull, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Toolstation (Hull, England)

      Interview

      It was alright, just basic customer service questions. It does help to research some of the main products, to know what you’re talking about. Just be friendly and confident and you won’t find it difficult.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      What is customer service to you.
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      Store Assistant Interview

      10 Mar 2025
      Anonymous employee
      Frome, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Average interview

      Application

      I interviewed at Toolstation (Frome, England)

      Interview

      Really friendly interviewer which was the store manager, showed around the back warehouse and asked typical interview questions. Felt very welcoming and they sounded like they were actually interested in my answers.

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Tell me about a time you worked as a team
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      Store Assistant Interview

      21 Nov 2022
      Anonymous employee
      London, England
      Accepted offer
      Positive experience
      Easy interview

      Application

      I applied online. I interviewed at Toolstation (London, England)

      Interview

      Very basic just getting understanding of you and whether you would fit in with the team already there. Also get understanding of your work schedule and flexibility as have to work weekends

      Interview questions [1]

      Question 1

      Have you worked in dealing with people before
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