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.

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.

• 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.

• 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

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

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.

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.

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.