About the role
We are looking to recruit a trainee shop manager for our shop in Clyde Gateway, Glasgow. This is a permanent, full‑time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week. The role will involve initial training with an experienced shop manager, a period of running the shop with high support from your Area Manager, and eventually taking full responsibility for the shop while continuing development and support from the area manager.
Base pay range
* Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.
* Pay: £31,392 – £33,948 per annum.
* Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, free life assurance, workplace pension, virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
What the training involves
* Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.
* 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 a 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 numeracy, communication and ICT (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.
In return you will receive
* Starting salary of £31,392.52, with potential increase to £33,948.94 after 6 months based 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.
* Free life assurance.
* Workplace pension.
* A staff benefits package including a virtual GP and discounted services such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.
As a Trainee Shop Manager you will
* Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for 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 get stuck in 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.
About you
* Have a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
* Be a people person who finds it easy to get on with everyone and build strong working relationships.
* Be trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team; your customers and team will depend on you.
* Be organised and able to remain calm in busy, high‑pressured situations.
* Ensure all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time and to the best of your ability.
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 friendly team that we are known for. We serve thousands of customers each week and aim to deliver an old‑fashioned, genuine and friendly customer experience. We always promote our team members internally and many people in management started their careers in our shops, so there are many opportunities for a rewarding and long‑term career.
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