Shop Manager – Full Time
Location: South Shields, Tyne and Wear.
About the role
We are looking to recruit a new shop manager for our shop in South Shields, Tyne and Wear. This is a permanent full‑time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days per week with flexibility across the week, including weekends.
Pay & Benefits
* Salary: £32,944.97 – £38,355.03 (45‑hour contract)
* 30 days holiday each year
* Great training and development opportunities
* 15% staff discount across 300+ stores
* A smart uniform
* Free life assurance
* Workplace pension
* Staff benefits package (virtual GP, discounted services and products)
Key Responsibilities
* Lead by example and get involved in day‑to‑day shop operations.
* Motivate and inspire the team to deliver efficient service and great customer experience.
* Recruit, induct, coach, mentor and develop team members; build a talent pipeline.
* Ensure customers are looked after, deliveries processed quickly, shop routines run, and the shop remains safe, clean and tidy.
* Control key shop costs – shrinkage, waste and payroll – to achieve KPI's.
* Maintain standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
Required Qualifications and Personal Attributes
* Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* Excellent leadership skills; motivation skills for a busy environment.
* People‑oriented; builds strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
* Trustworthy and reliable; dependable in a small team.
* Experience as a manager or assistant manager.
* Full driving licence desirable; non‑licence applicants are welcome if other criteria met.
Career Opportunities
Farmfoods offers long‑term career opportunities. Many senior managers started in shop roles and are promoted internally. Training programmes are in place with a clear path to area manager roles.
Contract Information
Position: Shop Manager (SM)
Hours: 45 per week
Days: 5 per week
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