Assistant Manager

Farmfoods; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A retail company in Darlington, Durham is seeking an Assistant Manager for a full-time position. The role involves leading a team, managing shop operations, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have previous leadership experience and strong people skills. Competitive salary of £30,240 – £31,392 per annum and various benefits offered including training and development opportunities.

Benefits

30 days holiday each year

15% staff discount

Workplace pension

Free life assurance

Smart uniform

Benefits package with discounts

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard-working approach to work.
• Easy to get on with and build strong working relationships.
• Dependable on the team and customers.
• Experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop.
• Be responsible for developing your team of retail assistants.
• Take accountability for the shop in the absence of the shop manager.
• Motivate your team to control operational costs.
• Support the shop manager with recruitment.

Skills

People skills

Trustworthiness

Leadership experience

Reliability

Job description

Assistant Manager – Full Time

We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager for our shop in Darlington, Durham. This is a permanent full‑time position working a variety of shifts over 5 days per week, usually including at least one weekend shift. You will be fully flexible in your availability throughout the week, including weekends.

Key Information

Hours: 43 hours across 5 days per week.
Salary: £30,240 – £31,392 per annum on a 43‑hour contract.
Location: Darlington, Durham.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount for use in any of our 300+ shops.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to customers.
• Be responsible for the development of your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring and feedback.
• Take accountability for the shop in the absence of the shop manager, ensuring customers are looked after, deliveries are processed quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
• Motivate and guide your team to control operational costs, including shrinkage, waste and payroll.
• Support the shop manager with recruitment and induction of new team members.

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard‑working approach to work.
• People skills – easy to get on with and build strong working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable, dependable on the team and customers.
• Experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Career Development

We offer many long‑term opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We provide training programmes and promote to shop and area manager positions from within. Many senior management and central services leaders started their careers in our shops.

Company Overview

Farmfoods is a family business with ambition, offering customers great value, quality products and a friendly retail experience.