Trainee Shop Manager

Trainee Shop Manager

Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.

Pay: £32,648-£35,306 per annum.

Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, and more.

Training Program: An 18‑month training programme with initial training alongside an experienced shop manager, followed by supervised shop running and eventually full responsibility. You will work towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro, supported by maths and English upskilling and paid time to complete coursework. Upon successful completion and a satisfactory evaluation, you will be made a permanent employee.

• Be fully accountable for your shop and ensure customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy environment.
• Motivate and guide your team to be efficient and successful.
• Lead by example and actively 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.
• Complete a Basic DBS check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check if required.

• Friendly, positive and hardworking approach to work.
• Strong interpersonal skills – a people person who builds relationships easily.
• Trustworthy and reliable, suitable for a key team member whom customers and staff depend on.
• Organised and able to remain calm in busy, high‑pressured situations.
• Commitment to completing all apprenticeship provider work on time and to a high standard.

• 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 apprenticeship coursework.
• 30 days holiday each year.
• 15% staff discount at any Farmfoods shop.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

We offer permanent full‑time positions with a variety of shifts. Experience in retail, hospitality or a customer‑focused industry is desirable but not mandatory. If you are an experienced team leader or supervisor looking to progress into a management role, this role offers a clear pathway to a long‑term career.

We promote internally; many management and central services positions started in shops.