James Hall & Co Ltd
SPAR Huntington Road- Store Manager
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SPAR Huntington Road- Store Manager
Job Title: Store Manager Location: Preston, UK (Head Office & Distribution Centre) Employment Type: Permanent Hours: 39 hours per week
About James Hall & Co. Ltd.
Based on the outskirts of Preston since 1870, James Hall & Co. Ltd. is one of Lancashire’s largest employers, serving over 450 SPAR stores across the north of England. With 4,000 committed colleagues, we uphold core values of Passion, Enterprise, and Family, ensuring exceptional service and operational excellence in every community we touch.
About the Role
As Store Manager, you’ll lead your store with full responsibility for its success, balancing financial performance, customer service, and operational standards. This hands-on, high-impact role demands strong leadership, resilience, and daily role-modelling across all store aspects.
Key Responsibilities
Your weekly duties will encompass (but aren’t limited to):
- Financial excellence:
- Controlling costs and driving sales to maximise profitability.
- Operations & compliance:
- Upholding high hygiene, health & safety, and security standards.
- Ensuring compliance with company policies and legislation.
- Administration & processes:
- Overseeing store-wide systems and documentation.
- Team leadership:
- Mentoring, motivating, and performance-managing colleagues.
- Projecting professionalism as the foremost role model.
- Customer experience:
- Advocating for excellent service daily.
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Requirements
The ideal Store Manager will demonstrate: ✅ Essential:
- Proven management or supervisory experience (preferably within retail/distribution).
- Flexibility to adapt to changing demands and work under pressure.
- Strong communication skills and confident leadership.
✅ Desirable:
- Experience in financial or operational control within a fast-moving retail environment.
- Experience implementing health & safety/hygiene practices in a food retail setting.
Why Join Us?
Our success story spans 150+ years, and we plan to celebrate another 50—a legacy we build with dedicated colleagues. Join a family business where loyalty matters.
Rewards & Benefits:
📅 Financial:
- Loyalty Pay: Extra £0.25/hour annually (incremental after 1st–10th-year milestones), paid as a lump sum.
- 20% Staff Discount at all SPAR stores.
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⏰ Flexibility and well-being:
- 30 days annual leave (Bank Holidays included)—boosts with tenure.
- Confidential healthcare support via Bowland View’s nurse/physio access.
- Year-round wellbeing programmes (physical, mental, lifestyle focus).
💼 Professional Growth & Security:
- Pension scheme via Nest, automatic enrollment.
- After 2 years’ service, life insurance granted for security and peace of mind.
- Free onsite parking for easy commuting.
🎓 Training & Support:
- Fully funded, accredited in-house training—including replanning UK-specific qualifications.
- Grocery Aid access—24/7 confidential support (mental health, finance, legal, family life).
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