Trainee Shop Manager

Trainee Shop Manager

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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.