Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more.
Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.
Pay: £32,648- £35,306 per annum.
Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer‑focused industry, and are you looking to progress into a management role? If so, we have a trainee shop manager opportunity in Northampton. The position is permanent, full‑time (45 hours per week), and offers a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.
What does the training involve?
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager, 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 support from 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; upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
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 Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship 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 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 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 involved 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 an Employment Verification check and a Basic DBS check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check (Scotland) if successful and offered the advertised position.
About you
* Committed, highly motivated, passionate and eager to keep learning and developing in your career.
* Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* People person, able to build strong working relationships with colleagues and customers.
* Trustworthy and reliable; you will be a key member of a small team.
* Organised and able to remain calm in busy, high‑pressure situations.
* Ensures 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. Internal promotion is encouraged, and many people in management and central services started their careers in our shops.
A bit about us
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail, delivering an old‑fashioned, genuine, and friendly customer experience.
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