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

Heron Foods; Coventry; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Heron Foods is seeking a full-time Shift Manager for their Coventry location. This leadership role involves overseeing store operations, motivating the team, and ensuring customer satisfaction. With benefits like a staff discount and career development support, this position offers a chance to thrive in a fast-paced retail environment.

Benefits

Staff Discount: 10% off at Heron Foods and B&M stores

Career Development through Future Flyers

24/7 GP access for wellbeing support

Long-service awards and colleague discounts

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role in retail or similar environments required.
• Strong, motivational leadership style preferred.
• Ability to stay organised and adaptable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Leading and motivating the team during your shift.
• Providing excellent customer service.
• Supporting stock deliveries and storing management.
• Acting as a keyholder, responsible for opening and closing the store.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-Solving

Organisational Skills

Team Motivation

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.

Apply Now
Don't miss your chance-apply early as we may close this vacancy sooner than expected.

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