Assistant Manager

Farmfoods; Uxbridge Moor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A family business in retail is seeking an Assistant Manager to lead and support their shop team in Uxbridge Moor. This permanent role involves collaborating with the shop manager for efficient store operations and delivering excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have managerial experience, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the team. Competitive salary and comprehensive staff benefits are provided.

Benefits

30 days holiday + public holidays

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Staff benefits package

Training and development opportunities

Potential for progression

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the shop manager to run an efficient store.
• Coach and mentor a team of retail assistants.
• Act as shop manager when absent.
• Motivate staff to control operational costs.
• Assist with recruitment and scheduling of new team members.

Skills

Friendly, positive, hard-working attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and reliable

Experience in a managerial role

Ability to work flexibly

Job description

Assistant Manager – Full Time

We are recruiting an Assistant Manager to lead, support and develop our shop team in Cowley, Hillingdon, Greater London. The role is permanent full time, working a 43‑hour contract across five days a week with flexibility for weekends.

Pay & Benefits

• Salary: £30,240 – £33,948 per annum
• 30 days holiday + public holidays
• 15% staff discount across all Farmfoods shops
• Smart uniform, free life assurance and workplace pension
• Staff benefits package: virtual GP, discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, travel and more
• Great training and development opportunities
• Potential for progression to shop and area manager roles

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the shop manager to run an efficient store and deliver excellent customer service.
• Coach, mentor and give feedback to a team of retail assistants.
• Act as shop manager when absent, ensuring customers are supported, deliveries processed quickly, and daily routines maintain safety and cleanliness.
• Motivate and guide staff to control operational costs – shrinkage, waste and payroll.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and scheduling of new team members.

Qualifications & Skills

• Friendly, positive, hard‑working attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a people person who builds working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable, accountable to team and customers.
• Experience in a managerial, team‑leader or supervisory role.
• Commitment to the team and the ability to work flexibly across a 5‑day week, including weekends.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family business dedicated to delivering value, quality products and a genuine, friendly customer experience. We pride ourselves on clean, tidy shops, a supportive team and a clear career path for dedicated staff.