Trainee Shop Manager

Trainee Shop Manager – The role involves a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position based in Bloxwich, offering an 18‑month training programme that culminates in a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship and permanent employment.

• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager to develop practical retail management skills.
• Progressive responsibility, including a period of running the shop with high support from the Area Manager.
• Approximately 3–6 months into the programme, you will take full responsibility for the shop, subject to performance review.
• Training towards a Level4 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 training.

• Starting salary of £32,648.16, potentially rising to £35,306.88 after six months based on KPIs.
• Level4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification.
• Paid time to complete apprenticeship coursework.
• 30 days holiday per year.
• 15% staff discount in any Farmfoods shop.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• Staff benefits package including virtual GP, discounted cinema, gym memberships, days out and travel.

• Fully accountable for your shop; ensure customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean, and tidy shop.
• Motivate and guide the team to be as successful and efficient as possible.
• Lead by example and participate in day‑to‑day tasks running one of our busy shops.
• Control key costs, including payroll, shrinkage and waste.
• Meet standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
• Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of the team.
• Complete Employment Verification check and a Basic DBS check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check (Scotland) if offered the position.

• Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Strong people skills with the ability to build working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable, dependable as part of a small team.
• Organisation and composure in busy, high‑pressure situations.
• Commitment to completing all work set by the apprenticeship provider on time and to high standards.

• Employment Verification check confirms previous employment history via HMRC.
• Basic DBS or Disclosure Scotland check confirms any convictions.