Duty Manager
Blakemore Trade Partners
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Job summary
A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is hiring a Duty Manager for the Aldridge SPAR store. The role offers 20+ hours per week, with shifts 6am–2pm and 2pm–11pm, at £13.75 per hour. You will support the Store Manager and oversee operations during duty periods to ensure top service and store performance.
Join a long-standing, family‑owned business with a strong regional footprint and a focus on customer experience, teamwork, and local community engagement.
Qualifications
- Experience in management within a fast-paced food retail environment.
- Strong commitment to delivering exceptional customer service.
- Ability to plan, organise and prioritise tasks effectively.
- Excellent communication and ability to influence at all levels.
- Decision making under pressure with a collaborative approach.
Responsibilities
- Support the Store Manager to ensure a safe, high-performing store during shifts.
- Deliver store operations, objectives and KPIs.
- Coach and support colleagues to develop a motivated, empowered team.
- Carry out performance and absence management as appropriate.
- Contribute to till tasks, cash handling and security checks.
- Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer experiences.
- Engage with the local community to promote the store.
- Adhere to company policies and processes.
Skills
Job description
£13.75 p/h
hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc
Mon – Tue – Wed – Thurs – Fri – Sat – Sun. 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 11pm Full availability.
Must be over 18
SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
£13.75 p/h
Minimum 20 hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc
Mon – Tue – Wed – Thurs – Fri – Sat – Sun. 6am – 2pm and 2pm – 11pm Full availability.
Must be over 18
Are you a dynamic and experienced Leader/Supervisor ready to help at our Aldridge SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.
At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business. We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.
Today, we operate at the heart of communities across the UK, with 243 SPAR convenience stores and a thriving business spanning retail, food service, and wholesale distribution. Food and drink remain at the core of everything we do, driving our passion for quality, innovation, and exceptional customer experiences.
SPAR is the world’s largest international food retail chain, encompassing more than 13,800 stores in 48 countries. With more than 2,600 stores and a turnover in excess of £3 billion, SPAR is also the UK’s leading convenience store group. Being a ‘symbol’ group means that individual SPAR members retain their independence but enjoy the many benefits of being a part of a global brand.
Reporting to the Store Manager the Duty Manager will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Aldridge SPAR store. As a member of the Duty Manager team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.
- Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts
- Assisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’s
- Managing, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management style
- Carrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate
- Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shifts
- Carrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues
- Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitors
- Working with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community
- Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes
- Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation
- Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards
- Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively
- Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
- Able to take appropriate action and make decisions
- Committed to promoting collaborative working
- Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude
- Committed to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performance
- Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
- Cycle to work scheme
- Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
- Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
- Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
- Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
- Flexible working hours opportunity
- Excellent additional benefits package including:
- Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
- 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
- 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
- Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
- Company Pension Scheme
- Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
- NEST pension scheme
- Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme
- Long Service Awards
If you are a results-driven and community-oriented individual with a passion for retail, we invite you to apply for the position of Duty Manager.
as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
Retail - SPAR Store Management (inc Foodservice)
Permanent
Minimum 20 Hours p/w - may be more to cover sick and holiday
£13.75 p/h plus uplift when applicable
Bonus Scheme , Company Sick Pay, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering opportunities
16th October, 2026
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