SPAR Longtown - Supervisor

James Hall; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retailer in the UK is looking for a SPAR Supervisor to lead their store team in Longtown. The ideal candidate should excel in motivating others, delivering outstanding customer service, and maintaining high store standards. This role offers a competitive salary and opportunities for further training. If you're enthusiastic and committed, we want you to join our team!

Benefits

Loyalty Award

Apprenticeships and further training

Staff Discount

Learning and Development

Grocery Aid support

Qualifications

• Experience in delegating tasks and motivating a team.
• Ability to create a supportive work environment.
• Customer-focused manner.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Take responsibility for the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Ensure all store standards are maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Customer service

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Role: SPAR Supervisor

Contract Type: Permanent

Hours of work: 30 hours per week (Evening Shifts)

Location: SPAR Longtown, 4 Netherby Street, Longtown, Cumbria, CA6 5SA

Salary: Competitive

Through our company owned stores division, G&E Murgatroyd, we own and operate over 160 SPAR stores across the north of England and are proud to offer our customers a modern and convenient shopping experience. Our SPAR colleagues from retail stores to Head office are an amazing and integral part of the James Hall & Co family. We understand the importance of our stores in the communities they serve, and we are excited to continue expanding in the future.

More About the Role

Our Supervisors are an integral part of managing our stores and leading our teams. We want people with an ability to create an environment where our colleagues can work to their fullest potential.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

• Leading and motivating your team to deliver outstanding customer service.
• Taking on responsibility for your store in the absence of the Store Manager and/or the Assistant Manager.
• Leading by example in ensuring that all store standards including customer service, health & safety and food hygiene are maintained.
• Taking responsibility for the updating and maintaining of store audits and administration procedures.

A Few Things About You

Being a Supervisor requires you be a few things all at the same time. We need someone who can support the Store Manager, motivate the rest of the team all whilst making sure the day-to-day duties are completed. Our ideal person would also:

• Be enthusiastic, committed and self-motivated.
• Have some experience of delegating tasks and motivating a team.
• Have a customer-focused manner, remaining helpful and friendly when dealing with any situation.
• Have a flexible approach to working hours.

Why Choose Us?

• Loyalty Award – You are the most important part of our business and the relationships you build with our customers is what makes us special. As a new store colleague, you will receive an additional £0.65 per hour which will be paid to you in a lump sum on the pay day after your anniversary date.
• Apprenticeships and further training – We believe in investing in our colleagues and that is why you will have ample opportunity to gain relevant qualifications and progress within the business.
• Staff Discount – You will receive a current store discount of 20%.
• Learning and Development – Our in-house learning and development team will provide you access to fully funded accredited training and industry recognised qualifications.
• Grocery Aid – We work with the national charity Grocery Aid to provide all colleagues a 24/7 helpline service that is free, independent and confidential. Grocery Aid also offers a wide range of other services to support you across financial, practical and emotional issues.

Please note: if we receive a high number of applicants, we may close the advert early. We advise interested candidates to submit their applications promptly to avoid disappointment.

#JHCHP