Apprentice Store Manager

FARMFOODS LIMITED; Dunswell; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days holiday

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Structured 19‑month training programme

Job summary

Farmfoods is seeking an Apprentice Store Manager for the Hull shop. This 19‑month training programme combines practical retail management work with formal qualification, including shift rotations and support from a dedicated Area Manager.

The position is full‑time (45 hours/week) with a starting salary of £32,648.16 per year, rising to £33,948.94 after 6 months if targets are met, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship training in retail management.
• Develop practical management skills during shop rotation.
• Cover health and safety, stock control, and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Be fully accountable for your shop and team.
• Motivate and guide your team to excel.
• Lead day-to-day shop operations and maintain high standards.
• Recruitment, training and development of your team.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Organisation skills

Problem solving skills

Team working

Education

Retail manager (level 4) apprenticeship

Job description

Introduction

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.

About the Employer

Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.

What You'll Do

We are looking to recruit an Apprentice Store Manager for our shop in Hull. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

What does the training involve?

• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management
• A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager
• Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Yeovil shop while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager
• Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider
• Support with upskilling your maths and English (if required)
• Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training

This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:

• A starting salary of £32,648.16 per annum which will increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months if meeting expectations of role
• A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification
• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework
• Great training and support
• 30 days holiday each year
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
• Free life assurance
• Workplace pension

As an Apprentice Store Manager, you will:

• Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop
• Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
• Lead by example and get stuck in with the day-to-day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops
• Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
• Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health and safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation
• Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team

Training Outcome

• This is a 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee
• There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We always look to promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long-term career for you

Skills Required

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Team working

Course Information

Course: Retail manager (level 4)

Level: 4

Route: Sales, marketing and procurement

Apprenticeship Level: Higher

Working Arrangements

Working Week: Working 5 days out of 7. Shifts varying which will include weekends. Shifts confirmed on appointment on a rota basis.

Expected Duration: 1 Year 7 Months

Training Provider: INSPIRO LEARNING LIMITED