Apprentice Retail Supervisor

Farmfoods; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned grocery retailer is seeking an Apprentice Supervisor for their new shop in Blackburn. This full-time role includes customer service responsibilities, stock management, and opportunities for career progression. You will earn £13.11 per hour, guaranteed 35 hours per week, with comprehensive training and support provided. Ideal candidates will exhibit a friendly attitude and flexibility in responsibilities.

Benefits

Retail Team Leader level 3 apprenticeship standard qualification

Paid time for coursework

Staff benefits including virtual GP and discounts

Qualifications

• Positive and hardworking approach to work.
• Enjoy being busy and flexible in responsibilities.
• Reliability as part of a small team.

Responsibilities

• Make customers feel welcome with a friendly smile.
• Help customers find items and provide service at the tills.
• Handle stock efficiently and keep the shop tidy.
• Open and close the shop, handle cash, and support the manager.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Flexibility

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Supervisor for our new shop in Hyndburn Retail Park, Blackburn. This is a permanent full-time position with a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

Responsibilities

• Make customers feel welcome with a friendly smile and simple greeting.
• Help customers find items and provide fast, friendly service at the tills, including packing and a courteous goodbye.
• Handle stock with care during deliveries and efficiently place products on freezers and shelves.
• Work with the team to complete daily and weekly routines that keep the shop clean and tidy.
• Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders, and support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop.
• Ensure all work set by the apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to a high standard.

What the apprenticeship involves

• Working in a busy shop and learning how to be a great supervisor.
• Regular pre-arranged visits from an assessor (every 10–12 weeks) with ongoing reviews via webinar, telephone, and video call.
• Regular completion of apprenticeship coursework and, where required, completion of functional skills in English and Maths.
• Completion of an assessment at the end of 12 months of training.

Pay, hours and benefits

You will earn £13.11 per hour from day one and are guaranteed 35 hours per week, with a weekly pay of at least £458.

• Retail Team Leader level 3 apprenticeship standard qualification.
• Paid time to complete apprenticeship coursework.
• Comprehensive training and support, with opportunities for career progression.
• Staff benefits including a virtual GP and discounted services/products (cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, travel).

Requirements

• A friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Enjoy being busy and flexible; be ready to switch between responsibilities (deliveries, tills, floor work, organizing team members).
• Reliability as part of a small team; colleagues and customers depend on you.
• Flexibility with shifts; rosters are planned three weeks in advance and commitments outside of work are considered when planning shifts.
• Ensure all apprenticeship provider work is completed on time and to the best of your ability.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family business focused on great value and quality, with clean, tidy shops and a friendly retail experience. We offer opportunities for career progression, including promotions to Shop and Area Manager positions from within. Our apprentices are valued members of our stores and play a key role in serving hundreds of customers each week.

Contract information

• Position: SAPR
• Hours: 35 per week
• Days: 5