Apprenticeships & Graduate

Mobile Colleague/ Trainee Manager A27

Timpson

PurleyView on map(opens Google Maps in a new tab)

Pay

£26,520/yr

Contract

Not specified

Hours

Full-time · Weekends

Closing date

Not specified

Job description

‘One of the best places to work in the UK’ The Sunday Times

(Part of Timpson Group Limited)

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding new career? If you’ve spent time in retail or hospitality and are eager for a fresh challenge, look no further! Timpson, recognized by The Sunday Times as 'One of the Best Places to Work in the UK,' is calling for dynamic individuals to join our successful high street service team.

Position: Mobile Branch Colleague/Branch Manager for Timpson, a Service-Based Retail Company

Location: Croydon, Purley, Streatham (and surrounding area)

Job Type: Permanent Full Time

Pay: Starting at £26520.00 per annum increasing to £26624.00 per annum following a successful trial period including uncapped weekly bonus

Hours: 40 hours over 5 days, including weekends, with overtime opportunities available post-training.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include serving customers with key cutting, watch and mobile phone repairs, engravings, shoe repairs, photo processing, dry cleaning and many other services.

Lack of experience is not an issue for us, as every single colleague is given in-depth training from their very first day. You’ll be walked through exactly how things are done, as we offer a fun, valuable learning experience that quickly teaches you the new skills you’ll need to succeed. We’ll set you on the path for a successful and rewarding career, and then show you how to excel at Timpson!

As part of your job role, you will be expected to Complete an act of kindness for customers or colleagues every day

Taking care of our colleagues is our top priority. Every year, we measure our “happiness index” to understand how our team feels and how we can improve.

In addition to a basic wage, all our colleagues can earn weekly performance bonuses. Benefits include:

  • Free holiday homes
  • Achievable uncapped bonuses
  • Discount card (up to 90% off for colleagues, up to 25% off for friends and family)
  • An extra day off for your birthday
  • Paid day off for a child’s first day at school
  • Annual salary reviews
  • Regular social events
  • £1000 weekly lottery draws
  • Excellent promotion prospects
  • Ongoing skills training
  • £100 bonus when you get married
  • Mental health support, including free flu jabs and a 24-hour helpline
  • … and more!

Who We’re Looking For

We value personality over qualifications. Ideal candidates are positive, friendly, confident, and great communicators. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, including ex-offenders.

As a family-run business since 1865, Timpson is proud to be the largest service retailer in the UK with over 1,300 stores nationwide. We pride ourselves on our culture of trust, giving colleagues the freedom to excel in their roles. If you're interested in varied work and career progression, this could be the right role for you!

Next Steps

To apply, click the button below and fill out the application form. We look forward to meeting you!

How to apply

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Provenance

Source

Timpson

First seen

6 October 2026

Last checked

24 October 2026

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About the employer

Timpson

Retailer

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