Job Overview
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 recruiting a trainee shop manager for our shop in Northampton. The role is a permanent full‑time position, 45 hours per week, working a variety of shifts across five days of the week.
Training and Development
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager to develop practical retail‑management skills.
* A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.
* Approximately 3–6 months into 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 Maths and English (if required).
* Completion of an independent end‑point assessment at the end of your training.
In return
* 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 apprenticeship coursework.
* Great training and support.
* 30 days holiday each year.
* 15% staff discount for use in any of our shops.
* Free life assurance.
* Workplace pension.
* A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
Key Responsibilities
* 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 stuck in with the 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.
Candidate Profile
* Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* Is a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on with everyone and is able to build strong working relationships.
* 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‑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. 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.
About Farmfoods
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 this 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.
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