Retail Team Manager - READING

C2 Recruitment.; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Team Manager for retail projects across the UK. The role involves leading teams, ensuring safety, and maintaining merchandising standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in retail supervision and must be flexible to work varying shifts, including nights. Competitive pay and benefits such as access to wages before payday are offered.

Benefits

Access to Wagestream

Holiday pay

Uniform provided

Accommodation when required

Opportunities for progression

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Merchandising, Retail Supervision, or managing people is required.
• Ability to work unsociable hours, including early mornings and nights, is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of merchandisers and replenishment staff.
• Conduct health and safety inductions and checks.
• Make decisions and prioritize tasks effectively.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Leadership

Manual handling

Job description

Team Manager

*Access to wages from 3 days* Immediate Start* Holiday Pay*

£14.57 per hour inclusive of holiday pay (

£13.00 p/h + £1.57 = £14.57 p/h holiday pay)

Location: READING

Do you have an interest in Retail?

Are you looking for a role involving high-profile projects for some of the UK's leading grocery supermarkets & DIY chains? We have Team Manager opportunities working on New Stores, Refits, Range Reviews, and Store Support Projects. You will work in a fast-paced environment, making quick decisions and leading teams to maintain excellent merchandising standards.

The Role

1. A typical week consists of 4-5 shifts from Sunday to Thursday.
2. You will lead and support a team of merchandisers and replenishment staff.
3. Communicate progress and project completion with management.
4. Conduct health and safety inductions and checks.
5. Shift lengths are generally 12 hours, including days and nights (mostly nights). Shifts are scheduled via our Field Power platform, accessible on your smartphone, where you can set your availability and accept shifts.
6. Clock in and out using your smartphone via our RAS Dashboard.
7. Work at various retail sites/stores; travel may vary per shift.
8. Carry out stock removal and replacement using client plans and systems.
9. Adjust shelf heights and move stock from warehouse to shop floor using roll cages and pallet trucks.
10. Travel when local work isn't available; accommodation provided when staying away.
11. Make decisions and prioritize tasks effectively.
12. Previous experience in Merchandising, Retail Supervision, or managing people is required.
13. Approach work methodically with attention to detail.
14. Manual handling and heavy lifting involved.
15. Problem-solving skills and a proactive attitude.
16. Ability to work unsociable hours, including early mornings and nights, is necessary. Applicants must be 18+.

Benefits include:

• Access to Wagestream, allowing you to track, save, and access up to 50% of your wages before payday, plus financial advice.
• Holiday pay.
• Uniform provided.
• Accommodation when required.
• Opportunities for progression.
• Recognition, awards, and incentives.

Retail Asset Solutions (RAS) is the largest nationwide retail support company providing Merchandising, Stock Taking, and Supply Chain Audit services. Your career development is in your hands!

This role is managed by RAS. To discuss this vacancy or other positions, please call 01689 879444 for a confidential chat about working with us.

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