Toolstation Reviews

3.4

56% would recommend to a friend

(895 total reviews)
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Lakhvir Sanghera

35% approve of CEO

40% positive business outlook

Toolstation has an employee rating of 3.4 out of 5 stars, based on 895 company reviews on Glassdoor which indicates that most employees have a good working experience there. The Toolstation employee rating is in line with the average (within 1 standard deviation) for employers within the Retail and wholesale industry (3.5 stars).

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895 reviews
2.0
6 June 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Good teams of people wherever you are usually. Company sick pay scheme that is relative to length of service.

Cons

Bad pay, and company is now moving in a direction where they suddenly want certain new things and higher performance from staff but don’t want to pay more for what they expect.

1.0
30 May 2026
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

The work was simple and straightforward to understand

Cons

Where to even begin! The lack of understanding and compassion I found at this company is genuinely shocking. As a neurodivergent person who struggles with many aspects of daily life, I thought I'd found a good workplace that would be kind and respectful to me! However all I found at this company was judgement and discrimination. Something as simple as me asking the radio to be turned down a little as I was getting overwhelmed by the frankly ridiculous volume levels right next to my desk (Sorry, I can't say MY desk, I got scolded for this also) and struggling to work. When I communicated this to my team leader, I was met with "I'm not gonna turn it down just for you". This attitude was because I was a part time worker, as the company failed to pass along the fact I had extra difficulties to my team leader. Yet another thing he felt the need to berate me for. Saying things such as "I'm a team leader, not a doctor" which I still can't entirely figure out what he even meant by that? But it felt very disrespectful and rude when I'm just trying to communicate my needs. I was also told "it's an adult workplace" as if my disabilities somehow make me a child? There were plenty of other issues too, but I think this will suffice for my review! All in all, if you face any kinds of difficulties, autism, neurodivergence, mental health issues (Which they claim to be oh so supportive with) avoid this awful company like the plague!

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