Duty Manager

Iceland Foods Ltd; St Helens; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount in Iceland stores

29 days holiday including Bank Holiday

Christmas vouchers

Refer a Friend scheme

Healthcare plan option

Staff progression opportunities

Job summary

Iceland Foods Ltd is seeking a Duty Manager in St Helens to drive store performance and lead a team. The role includes supervising shifts, ensuring product availability, and delivering strong customer service.

A supplementary £2 per hour applies when managing shifts, with base pay of £11.60–£12.71 per hour for part-time hours. Join a supportive environment with holiday, staff discounts, and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a retail management or supervisory role is desirable.
• Effective communication to deliver store tasks accurately and on time.
• Ability to plan and organise shifts with the team.
• Provide constructive feedback to improve performance.

Responsibilities

• Maximise store profitability with strong product availability.
• Lead shift teams and ensure excellent customer service.
• Deliver on actions set by line management and follow policies.
• Promote inclusive culture and support staff development.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Communication skills

Shift planning

Customer service

Job description

Merseyside | St Helens - St Helens 3 (1301)

Ref 224033 Category Retail Assistant Location Iceland 37/43 Ormskirk Street St Helens Merseyside Contract type Part time Salary £11.60 - £12.71 per hour (Additional £2.00 per hour whilst running the store) Company Contracted hours 24

Description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Duty Manager to join our growing business.

As Duty Manager you will work as a Retail Assistant and receive a £2 per hour supplement for the time that you manage shifts.

Key responsibilities include:

Maximise profit:

• Have a clear focus on delivering great availability for your customers.
• Play an active role in your store to "sell a £1 & save a £1" to help drive sales.
• Deliver on all agreed actions set for you by your line manager.

Engage, develop & retain great people:

• Proactively support and work with the Talking Shop Rep in your store.
• Support team engagement in your store.
• Play a part in creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best.
• Take a proactive approach to personal development and share your own knowledge to support up-skilling the team.

Doing the right processes and doing them right:

• Complete any actions set for you by your line manager on the back of the daily floor walk focusing on what the customer sees.
• A positive approach to service, both in store and at the doorstep always aiming to be the best place to shop.
• Follow and implement all cash handling and security policies & processes.
• Play your part in providing the best digital service through implementing all "One Best Way" processes.

Leadership:

• Love your customers by being approachable.
• Look after our own by being respectful.
• Work together by being enthusiastic.
• Hate waste by taking action.
• Care about the business and our people by being considerate.

Required skills & experience:

• Experience in a retail management or supervisory role ideal but not essential.
• Communicates effectively with every colleague to deliver store tasks first time, every time.
• Plans and organises the shift, using every member of the team.
• Provides balanced feedback when needed to improve the performance of every colleague.
• Sets the pace of the team, when on shift, by being hands on to deliver a great store.

What We Offer:

• 15% discount in all Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Christmas vouchers - increasing with length of service.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Christmas saving schemes.
• Long service awards.
• Option to join a healthcare plan.
• Grocery Aid for free and confidential financial, emotional and practical support.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities for development and progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.