Shift Manager - Full-Time (45 Hours/Week)

Heron Foods; Coventry; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail chain in Coventry is seeking a Shift Manager to drive store success. You will lead a team to maintain store standards and ensure excellent service. The ideal candidate has retail supervisory experience, a motivational leadership style, and strong communication skills. This hands-on position offers competitive pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

10% discount at Heron Foods and B&M stores

Access to training and leadership development

24/7 GP access and free confidential support

Long-service awards and colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role in retail or similar environments.
• Strong, motivational leadership style is essential.
• Great 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, responsible for store opening and closing.

Skills

Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role

Strong motivational leadership style

Great communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability under pressure

Job description

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Drive Store Success: Shift Manager - Full-Time (45 Hours/Week)
Location: Remembrance Road, Coventry, CV3 3DP
Pay: £12.50 per hour
Hours: 45 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.

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