Trainee Shop Manager
Hours: 45hours 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‑focused industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, this might be the opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a trainee shop manager for our shop in Stirchley. The role is a permanent, full‑time position (45 hours per week) working a variety of shifts, 5 days a week from 7 am each day.
What does the training involve?
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing practical skills in retail management.
* 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.
This is an 18‑month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
Benefits and Compensation
* 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 Level 4 Retail Manager 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 including a virtual GP and discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
Key Responsibilities
* Complete an Employment Verification check and a Basic DBS check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check if successful and offered the position.
* Be fully accountable for your shop and ensure customers are looked after; shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean, and tidy shop.
* Motivate and guide your team to be successful and efficient.
* Lead by example and get involved in day‑to‑day tasks.
* Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage, and waste.
* Meet standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising, and presentation.
* Take responsibility for recruitment, training, and development of your team.
About You
* Committed, highly motivated, passionate with the drive and ambition to keep learning and developing in your career.
* Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* People‑oriented, able to build strong working relationships.
* Trustworthy and reliable, dependable for team and customers.
* Organised and able to remain calm in busy, high‑pressure situations.
* Ensure all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability.
Career Development
There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We promote internally, and many people in management and central services started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long‑term career.
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We strive to offer customers great value through clean, tidy shops and a friendly retail experience.
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