Retail Supervisor - Part Time

Farmfoods; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A value-focused retail chain in Blackpool is seeking a part-time Retail Supervisor to support the management team. This role involves running the shop in the manager's absence, handling cash, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have supervisory experience and a positive, reliable attitude. The position offers competitive pay, career advancement opportunities, and a range of employee benefits.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday

15% staff discount

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Some experience as a supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or similar industries.
• We welcome applications from those starting a retail management career.

Responsibilities

• Support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop.
• Take responsibility for running the shop in the manager's absence.
• Handle cash, place orders, and develop the team of retail assistants.
• Control operational costs including shrinkage, waste, and payroll.

Skills

Friendly and positive attitude

Ability to build relationships

Trustworthy and reliable

Job description

Overview

Retail Supervisor - Part Time, 24 hours. We are recruiting for our shop in Devonshire Road, Blackpool. Permanent part time position with a variety of shifts, generally including some weekend work.

Pay & Benefits

Hourly pay rate of £13.11 with a guaranteed minimum of 24 hours per week. This equates to at least £314 per week; overtime may be available for additional earnings. In addition:

• 6 weeks holiday each year
• Great training and development opportunities
• 15% staff discount in our 300+ shops
• Smart uniform
• Free life assurance
• Workplace pension
• Staff benefits package including a virtual GP and discounted services/products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel

Responsibilities

• Be an important part of the management team and support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to customers
• Take full responsibility for running the shop in the manager’s absence, ensuring customers are looked after, deliveries are processed quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop
• Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and develop the team of retail assistants
• Take responsibility for controlling operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll

Requirements

• A friendly, positive, hard-working approach
• People person who can build strong working relationships with colleagues and customers
• Trustworthy and reliable as part of a small team
• Some experience as a supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or similar industries; we welcome applications from those starting a retail management career

Other Information

More than just a job: many people work part time while studying or balancing other commitments. There are long-term opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, including training programmes and internal progression to Shop and Area Manager positions. Farmfoods is a family business focused on value, quality and friendly customer experience.