Shift Manager – Full-Time

Heron Foods; Leigh; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Career Development

Wellbeing Support

Long-service Awards

Job summary

Heron Foods in the United Kingdom is seeking a proactive Shift Manager to lead store operations across a 36-hour week. You will energise the team, maintain high store standards, and deliver excellent customer service.

You’ll be responsible for opening and closing the store as a keyholder, coordinating stock and deliveries, and keeping customers supported in a fast-paced retail environment. Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or team leader experience in retail.
• Strong leadership style and ability to motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team during your shift to maintain high store standards.
• Provide excellent customer service and confidently handle customer queries.
• Keep the store well-presented and fully stocked.
• Support stock deliveries and efficient stockroom management.
• Act as a keyholder with responsibility for store opening and closing.

Skills

Leadership

Retail Experience

Customer Service

Communication

Problem Solving

Organisation

Job description

Drive Store Success: Shift Manager – Full-Time (36 Hours/Week)

Pay: £13 per hour

Hours: 36 hours per week

Lead by Example in a Fast-Paced Retail Environment

At Heron Foods, we’re all about delivering great value and excellent service across our 340+ stores nationwide. As a Shift Manager, you’ll be a key part of the leadership team, helping to run the store smoothly, energising the team, and ensuring our customers have a fantastic shopping experience.

Why Heron Foods?

We don’t just offer a job—we offer a supportive workplace where your leadership skills are recognised and your career can grow. Benefits include:

• Staff Discount: 10% off at Heron Foods and B&M stores
• Career Development: Access to training and leadership development through Future Flyers
• Wellbeing Support: 24/7 GP access for you and your household, plus free, confidential support
• Rewarding Extras: Long-service awards, colleague discounts, and much more

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Shift Manager, you'll play a central role in the store’s daily operations. Your responsibilities will include:

• Leading and motivating the team during your shift to maintain high store standards
• Providing excellent customer service and confidently handling customer queries
• Keeping the store well-presented and fully stocked
• Supporting stock deliveries and efficient stockroom management
• Acting as a keyholder, with responsibility for store opening and closing

Why You’ll Love This Role

This isn’t a desk job—it’s an active, fast-moving position where your leadership skills really shine. You’ll be hands-on with your team, making decisions on the go and setting the tone for a productive, positive store environment.

What We're Looking For

You’ll thrive in this role if you have:

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role in retail or similar environments
• A strong, motivational leadership style
• Great communication and problem-solving skills
• The ability to stay organised and adaptable under pressure

Also Known As:

This role may also be listed as: Duty Manager, Team Leader, Store Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Keyholder, Floor Manager, or Section Leader. If you’ve worked in any of these positions—or are ready to step up—this could be the ideal opportunity for you.

At Heron Foods, we celebrate diversity and inclusion and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.