Trainee Shop Manager

Farmfoods; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,648 - 35,306; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

6 weeks holiday

15% staff discount

Staff benefits package

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

30 days holiday

Job summary

Farmfoods is looking for a Trainee Shop Manager to run a busy shop in Shrewsbury. You will begin with training alongside an experienced shop manager and progressively take on full responsibility for your own shop with support from the Area Manager.

The role involves 45 hours per week, with 5 days from 7, a starting salary of £32,648.16 rising to £35,306.88 after 6 months, and a level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship. Benefits include 30 days holiday, staff discount and pension.

Qualifications

• Experience leading teams in retail, hospitality or customer‑focussed roles.
• Strong people skills and ability to motivate a team.
• Good communication and organisational abilities.

Responsibilities

• Take full accountability for the shop and ensure customer service standards are met.
• Motivate and guide the team to be efficient and successful.
• Lead day‑to‑day shop operations and manage costs such as payroll and waste.

Skills

Leadership

People skills

Communication

Job description

• Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.
• Pay: £32,648- £35,306 per annum.
• Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more!

Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role?

If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.

We are looking to recruit a trainee shop manager for our shop in Shrewsbury. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

What does the training involve?

• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.
• A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.
• Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for your own shop (subject to performance review) while continuing to develop your management skills with the support of your area manager.
• Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro, our approved training provider.
• Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required)
• Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training.

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:

• A starting salary of £32,648.16, with a potential increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months, depending on progress and achievement of KPIs.
• A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification.
• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
• Great training and support.
• 30 days holiday each year.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

As one of our Trainee Shop Managers you will:

• Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
• Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
• Lead by example and get stuck in with the day to day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops
• Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
• Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
• Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team.
• Complete a Basic DBS check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check (Scotland) if hired for the advertised position which will be sent to you via email and confirm if you have any previous or unspent convictions. Your employment is subject to a satisfactory check.

About you:

We are looking for committed, highly motivated, passionate people who have the drive and ambition to keep learning and developing in their career.

This role offers an opportunity for training, development and a retail qualification. We are looking for someone who:

• Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Is a 'people person' who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
• Is trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
• Is organised and can remain calm in busy, high-pressured situations.
• Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability.

More than just a job:

There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We always look to promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long-term career for you.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.

We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an "old fashioned", genuine and friendly customer experience.

Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.