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Screwfix is the United Kingdom's largest multi channel retailer of trade tools, accessories and hardware products. Founded in 1979 as the Woodscrew Supply Company, the company was acquired in July 1999, by Kingfisher plc, who also owns B&Q, and is listed on the London Stock Exchange.

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Anonymous  // 01/01/2019
Thank you for you letter, unfortunately I do not have dates and times, and all the situations were did on a one on one. I can only promise faithfully of the incidents I was a victim to. 1, On a five hour shift I went and asked the manager for a 10 minute break, to be responded with its not your obligation and I am not obliged to give you a break. Even though on a five hour shift it is law. 2, As explained my dad passed away, my mum text me to say the chimney had caught fire. And she was panicalling. When I asked to leave the manager laughed at me sicastically. 3, I was told because I could not prenounce names, I could only say numbers when announcing a pick. Customers would ask me why don't you say name's, to which I had to reply I been told I can't. 4, I was one of a few who actually did electofix sign ups, the manager told me I mustn't do any more unless I can guarantee they spend money.Because my last four sign ups were rubbish. 5, While bringing down coffee for the team, I was told not to bother to do it again unless I can keep it all in the cups. 6, I went to the loo, I couldn't go because the cleaner was in there, I left the till for less than two minutes.It was still attended. The manager within those two minutes came into the loo to look for me. To tell me to do picks. 7, I cared about takings, I once accepted in TC next day, which I was given the sentence, you not allowed to do that. Only I am allowed to accept in the parcels. 8, I was blamed for messing up the Wearhouse, he claimed it was done of my gun. Well the guns get mixed up. He also said he would talk to all staff, I was singled out wrongly for this. Also I asked all other staff, he never mentioned it to anyone. 9, I was told not to joke with customers. 10, while starting at 6 I went round to the manager 5 times to ask for a break, finally at 11.15 he said I could go. Five and a quter hours into my shift. I was feeling faint, and had to say please I need a break. There is many more incidents I was singled out for. On the 21st I was called in the office, the manager took out all my abstances since 2016 and said my attendance wasn't good enough. Even though he isn't a qualified doctor he was abment that slot of it was side affects from my anxiety. He also claimed there was no justified reason in not coming to work. In 2016 I lost my best friend, my gran and my dad had a stroke. Which isn't a justified reason not to come to work. This is from a manager who puts himself down to work between 8_4 and doesn't turn up leaving us short staffed. A guy who goes out in work hours to get a tyre fixed. My dad died this year. For the record I had to clean out his throat daily as he would choke. I also had to hold his hand during most nights. Because of the two years of stress I have been put on 50g of sertraline, 40g of propanol, and 4g of dizapam. He also stated I hated my job, which was a fake statement, I love working there until the last 6 months when I was singled out. I was also accused of writing negative things about him. The Manager in my opinion had real issues with me, he singled me out as an idiot. I know it's my word against his, but I can only promise faithfully these are things I was put through, or whitnessed. I wish these issues are talked about, and people are not intimidated by him as so many seem to be. Do with this info as you wish, but here are why I gave in my notice. I actually really liked working there, but when you are a receiver of such negatively how can you work like that. For me it made my work environment intorible. The Manager Chris for me made my work life negative and unnerving. I leave Screwfix with a broken heart, and in question of its morals. I will be telling the jobcentre, of my experiences indeed and the shop Union usdw.
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Posted 6 years ago
I'm not 100% sure if this is Screwfix fault but they choose who their courier is and the one they have chosen is an absoulte joke. What usually take 3 days to get to me has now taken well over 2 weeks. I have rang 4 times 1st - It was my fault for not providing a eir code when I wasn't given an option to add one - it will be with you today -LIES 2nd - The driver covering my delivery was taking over another drivers because the original one was out that day- it will be with your today - LIES 3rd - the driver is unsure of your area - it will be with you today -LIES 4th - We don't know why it isnt with you - STILL NO DELIVERY I wouldn't mind if they told the truth the first time but this is getting ridiculous
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Posted 6 years ago
bought a belt sander on 9/12/2018 took it home, plugged it in and it caught fire instantly, without sanding anything, took it back within the same 20 minutes, to be faced with a barrage of questions, awful product,awful service wont be going there again.
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Posted 6 years ago
Ordered 2 radiators from Screwfix Aberystwyth on 27th September. Its the 12th November and 4 cancelled deliveries later, still no radiators. No heating, plumber, carpenter and decorators have all moved on to other jobs. But, hay Screwfix have offered me a £30 credit to my account. Whoopeed Doo Don't but any kit supplied by Barlo Radiators. They use a courier called Panther Logistics who are awful.
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Posted 7 years ago
I emailed to complain about how items were packed in a very flimsey weak box. When the box arrived , the top had been ripped open and the items inside clearly visable.. I was amazed that everything was still there .. as all or part of what i purchased could have been taken.. Screwfix couldnt be bothered to acknowledge or reply to my email.
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Posted 7 years ago
Should say on their application forms: SCREWFIX CAN CAUSE YOU SERIOUS MONEY PROBLEMS. They hide a personal guarantee in the small print on the account application forms. I only found out about this when my company ceased trading earlier in the year and it has turned my life upside down. Their solicitors are a nightmare to deal with, spent hours on the phone and still no resolution. AVOID AT ALL COSTS!
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Posted 7 years ago
I have been waiting three weeks for doors i purchased from you after being told delivery dates which did not materialise many phone calls ,being told i have to phone dispatch company although I purchased from screwfix? Replied plz
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Posted 7 years ago
Be warned if you buy a faulty potentially dangerous electrical product from screwfix they will not give you a refund if you do not have a receipt, even if it is new. I bought some dimmer switches, plate switches and plug sockets over a period of time for both my newly decorated bedroom and my daughters flat. Just had a dimmer switch fitted in my bedroom and it was faulty so I used one of the others which works fine. The faulty one is new, in the original box and has screwfix product code on the back but they are refusing to refund because I do not have the receipt. I have had numerous email exchanges with different members of their customer service team as no one person seems to take ownership for each complaint. They keep asking the same questions, receipt? Can’t find, A number from invoice? Not registered, card statement? paid cash. I am always buying things in screwfix and not that they will be bothered as they have poor customer service, I won’t be buying anything else from them again, nor will anyone else in the family. There is a toolstation right next door to the one I go in so will just shop in there instead.
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Posted 7 years ago
Spent around £200 on an order to buy a Mitre Saw with a Mask Respirator and ear protectors. Mask and saw arrived in used condition with scratches and grease marks, I couldn't believe my eyes. They replaced the used equipment, but I had to pay for it again, or wait a week or so for the replacement. Replacement Mitre Saw was a used second hand tool again! They offered me store credit as a "goodwill gesture" if I keep it, which I did accept because I needed the tool to work with and I still got the warranty if something goes wrong. Still one might expect a brand new tool if pays for it. I tried to use the store credit over the phone as instructed for my next order, still paid full price for some reason. Haven't received the order for a week, had to call about it 4-5 times. I was assured that when I receive the order, I can get a partial refund for the amount of the store credit. I have received the order, contacted them about the partial refund, they refuse to give it to me because "the credit was a goodwill gesture". With so many things "gone wrong" repeatedly getting used equipment, store credit that cannot be used, etc. I can't help it but to think that I am a target of some kind of a scam. A4368753782 A4352697638 AR200044285 A4344693409 A4340124372
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Posted 7 years ago
Ordered from leyland branch, got confirmation text ready to collect, went to store, items not there. Emailed screwfix.com about problem didn't even get a reply.
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Posted 7 years ago
I am rating 1 Star due to recent repeat experiences. I have been to a Screwfix store 3 times in the last month and wanted to buy the cheapest lamp. A BC set of three lamps £0.99, not in stock. In fact I had to go through an entire list of lamps and got to a single lamp for nearly £4 before there was one in stock. This happened again for an SES lamp all the cheap ones were not in stock and after trying many of the cheaper ones only a single expensive lamp was in stock. Same thing happened today, I always need them short notice for jobs and end up paying well over the odds. This is either a cunning profit making scheme by Screwfix or they have extremely poor stock levels of the cheaper items every time I am visiting.
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Posted 7 years ago
So this is what I reviewed for PayPal, hopefully Srewfix may read yhus as well before they statt loosing custoners...... All the time PayPal stuck to eBay orders they seemed fine, now they are diversifying and advertising on the TV, joined up with Screwfix etc it highlights what total rouges they are. They are no more secure than a card company and for me possibly less secure, all the time you want to just buy something, fine, you cancel it and want a refund... haha. You could wait 20 days for them to put the money back in your account, even if the supplier transfers it within a few days it goes into PayPal Pending accounf, and just sits there for minimum r days and could be 20 dsys, they have a multitude of excuses, try and speak to someone is impossible, a robot response if you are lucky. Screwfix guarantee they transfer you refund in 48 hours, they do and print out a certificate to show you, what they either don't know or don't tell you, PayPal then hang on to it for another 2 to 3 days, earning interest on you money. My best to date is 10 days wait for 260 pounds. I gave told them total robbers, total rouges and surprised Screwfix entertain them. I'm also complaining to the Advertising Standards Agency as the t.v. advert is misleading. Thanks
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Posted 7 years ago
Your returns policy I bought a 4 way dimmer switch costing over £75.00, when my electrician installed it he found that it was incompatible with my LEDs. When I tried to return it the man in the store said that the plastic bag was torn so he couldn’t resell it. I pointed out that the bag was sealed so how could I test it without damaging the sealed bag. You have your very own get out clause in your returns policy because you supply expensive goods in cheap unresealable plastic bags.
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Posted 7 years ago
Used their click and collect service but when my wife went to collect my things 12 hours later, they told her she would need to return the NEXT day to get them, I rang customer service who then rang the actual store and then the store blamed my wife for not having the correct credit card-they never even asked her for the credit card! I ended up making another special journey to the store who then told me the same thing about the credit card-this is the worst service I have received in 25 years of using Screwfix. Maybe time to start using one of their competitors.
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Posted 7 years ago
THANKYOU SCREWFIX FOR A SHEER WASTE OF MY TIME !! Purchased a Makita DCL 180Z 18V Li-lon LXT Cordless vacuum cleaner £35.00 Got it home to discover it did not include a battery. If I wanted to include the battery in order for it to actually function, I would have to spend an extra £79.00. It does not clearly state on the box that it does not come with a battery. So, it's like buying a car to discover that it does not include the engine. I took it back and got a refund. What a sheer waste of time.
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Posted 7 years ago
Just tried to return an item I bought from Screwfix. Admittedly it was over the 30 day period, however, it was in top condition and these things don't really go off, do they. I wasn't looking for a refund, just an exchange, however, both the Lady at the till and the manager were unable to help. I suppose it is not their fault this is company policy, however, as a regular customer I would have expected more. I guess I will be giving the competition more business in future...
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Posted 7 years ago
Ordered taps on line (sat) and paid for delivery for monday before 6;30pm... NOTHING . Phoned and was told i couldn't cancel until they had been delivered , and that would be Tuesday, got a text from Parcel Force saying order would be delivered today (Tuesday) NOTHING Phoned again and was told I could have a £10 refund for any inconvenience, ( this hasn't stopped my leaking tap ) should have gone to B&Q instead. Lesson learned. so they have my taps and my money.... what they don't have is my future business
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Posted 7 years ago
purchased goods on nxt day deliverystill havnt got the goods 2 days later,i will never purchase from them again
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Posted 7 years ago
I purchased an ELECTRONIC FLY KILLER from Screwfix. It was faulty so I tried to return it to the store (the Long Eaton, Notts store) 3 days after purchasing it online. I was told they couldn't refund me for the product because it had been purchased online and was told to contact the manufacturer or customer services. The product was in a brand new boxed look condition and I had traveled 3 miles to their shop. I have spent thousands at this store over the last few years and if a product was faulty it would always be changed or refunded if needed at their store. Obviously their so called "GREAT"customer service is now on a different path, so please be wary. Even the male assistant that dealt with me, seemed to give out an attitude towards me. I'll think twice before purchasing from them again!
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Posted 7 years ago
I purchased an item online, but due to a fault returned it to the Long Eaton store. I was told by them that they couldn't accept it because it had been purchased online and that I had to contact the manufacturer of the product. In the past I've had no trouble on returns to Screwfix, so it much be a change in their policy. I be very wary what I get from them in the future!
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Posted 7 years ago
Screwfix is rated 4.0 based on 741 reviews