Trainee Shop Manager

Trainee Shop Manager

Hours:

45 hours per week, 5 days.

Pay: £31,392 – £33,948 per annum.

Benefits: 6 weeks holiday, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package, life assurance, workplace pension, virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, and more.

An 18‑month training programme that leads to a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship standard qualification. After successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.

• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager to develop practical skills.
• Running your shop with high support from the Area Manager.
• Approximately 3‑6 months into training you will take on full responsibility for your own shop (subject to a performance review).
• Support with upskilling Maths and English (if required).
• Independent end‑point assessment at the end of training.

• Fully accountable for the shop and for ensuring customers are looked after and routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
• Motivate and guide the team to be successful and efficient.
• Lead by example and get stuck in with day‑to‑day tasks.
• Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste.
• Meet standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
• Recruit, train and develop the team.

• Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• People person who builds strong relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable.
• Organised and able to remain calm in busy, high‑pressure situations.
• Committed to completing apprenticeship provider requirements on time.
• Experience as a team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or a customer‑focussed industry is desirable.

Farmfoods is a family business that offers customers great value, quality products and an old‑fashioned, genuine customer experience. We pride ourselves on friendly, clean shops and a team that serves thousands of customers each week. Internal promotion is common, and many staff progress to management and central services positions.