Trainee Shop Manager
Overview
We are recruiting a permanent full‑time (45 hours per week) Trainee Shop Manager for our store in Barnstaple, Devon. The role involves a structured 18‑month training programme leading to a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship and permanent employment upon successful completion.
Training & Apprenticeship
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager.
* Support from your Area Manager during a period of running your shop.
* Approx. 3‑6 months into training you take full responsibility for your shop (subject to performance review).
* Work towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro.
* Support with upskilling Maths and English (if required).
* Independent end‑point assessment at the end of training.
Salary & Benefits
* A starting salary of £31,392.52, with a potential increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months.
* 30 days holiday per year.
* 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops.
* Free life assurance.
* Workplace pension.
* A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
Responsibilities
* Fully accountable for your shop and 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 engage in day‑to‑day tasks involved in running a busy shop.
* 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.
Qualifications & Personal Attributes
* Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* People person who builds strong working relationships.
* Trustworthy and reliable – an important part of a small team.
* Organised, calm and able to remain composed in busy, high‑pressure situations.
* Committed to completing apprenticeship provider work on time and to a high standard.
About Farmfoods
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering customers great value, quality products, clean shops and a friendly, genuine customer experience. Internal promotion is encouraged; many of our team members have progressed from shop teams to management and central roles.
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