Retail Supervisor - Part Time

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

Job summary

A family-run grocery store is seeking a part-time Retail Supervisor in Runcorn to support shop operations and lead a team. The ideal candidate will have a friendly, positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills. This role offers £13.11 per hour with benefits such as a 15% staff discount, holiday entitlement, and opportunities for career advancement within the company. Responsibilities include managing shop operations, cash handling, and team development.

Benefits

15% staff discount

6 weeks holiday

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Gym memberships

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive attitude towards work.
• Ability to build strong working relationships.
• Experience as a supervisor or team leader in retail is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support manager in leading shop operations.
• Take charge of shop in manager's absence.
• Manage cash handling and order placements.
• Control operational costs like shrinkage and payroll.

Skills

Team leadership

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Customer service

Job description

Retail Supervisor – Part Time

Hours: 20 hours per week (varied shifts, including weekends). Pay: £13.11 per hour (minimum £262 per week). Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, smart uniform, free life assurance, workplace pension, staff benefits package (virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, etc.).

Overview

We are looking to recruit a new retail supervisor for our shop in Palacefields, Runcorn. This is a permanent part‑time position with a minimum of 20 hours per week and the opportunity to work a variety of shifts.

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly rate of £13.11 with a guaranteed minimum of 20 hours per week.
• Overtime may be available.
• 6 weeks holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount in over 300 shops.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package (virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, travel discounts).

Responsibilities

• 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 your team of retail assistants.
• Take responsibility for controlling operational costs, including shrinkage, waste and payroll.

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard‑working approach to work.
• To be a 'people person' who finds it easy to get on everyone and can build strong working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable, dependable on a small team.
• Some experience as a supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or a similar industry is desirable but not essential; we welcome those looking to take the first steps in their retail management career.

Long‑term Opportunities

Many people start their careers at Farmfoods in a part‑time role and progress to Shop or Area Manager positions from within. Our training programmes and internal promotion policy offer a path to a rewarding career.

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family business that prides itself on offering great value, quality products, clean and tidy shops and a friendly customer experience. Our supervisors are key members of the shop management team, supporting a small group of retail assistants to run the shop smoothly and efficiently.