Farmfoods
Trainee Shop Manager
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Trainee Shop Manager
Trainee Shop Manager – Canterbury
Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week.
Pay: £32,648–£35,306 per annum (potential increase to £35,306.88 after 6 months subject to KPIs and progress).
Benefits
Full-time, permanent position with:
- 30 days holiday per year (6 weeks)
- 15% staff discount across our shops
- Staff benefits package (including virtual GP, discounted cinema, gyms, travel & day-out offers)
- Free life assurance & workplace pension
- Paid time to complete apprenticeship coursework
About the Role
Looking for an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality, or customer-focused industries. This 18-month trainee shop manager role offers hands-on experience, qualifications, and early progression into permanent management.
Based at our Canterbury shop, this position covers varied shifts over 5 days per week.
Training Involved
1. On-the-job learning (0–3 months)
- Shadow & train under an experienced shop manager
- Grow practical skills in retail management
2. Supported leadership (3–6 months)
- Gradually manage the shop with high-level support from your Area Manager
- Subject to performance review
3. Full responsibility (~6 months onwards)
- Assume full management duties for your shop
- Continue skill development with ongoing Area Manager support
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4. Qualifications & additional support ✓ Complete a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship (Inspiro provider) ✓ Upskilling support for Maths/English (if required) ✔ Full-time pay during training, with permanent position upon successful completion
Key Responsibilities
Shop Operations
- Fully accountable for your shop’s success, including:
- Ensuring customer satisfaction, safe, clean, and tidy shop conditions
- Overseeing daily routines (opening/closing, stock checks, etc.)
- Maintain performance standards across:
- Customer service
- Cash handling
- Health & safety
- Stock management & merchandising
Team Leadership & Development
- Motivate & train your team to operate efficiently
- Lead by example – get involved in daily tasks
- Take full responsibility for recruitment, training, and further development of staff
Cost & Compliance
- Control key costs (payroll accuracy, shrinkage, waste reduction)
- Support DBS check requirements (if applicable)
About You
Essential Qualities
- Proven supervisory experience in retail/hospitality ( industry leadership required)
- Strong drive to progress into a management role
- Friendly, hardworking & ‘people-focused’ approach
- Confident as a team leader, able to inspire reliability & performance
- Organised & calm under pressure – able to manage high-volume, high-energy retail environments
- Skilled at leadership and teamwork, while maintaining strong communication within a small team
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Additional Requirements
- Basic DBS Check (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland (Scotland) if shortlisted
- Commitment to completing mandatory coursework/papers on time as part of the apprenticeship
More Than Just a Job
Long-term career at Farmfoods: 🟠 Over 25 shop locations to develop expertise 🟠 Internal promotions from shop staff to leadership roles (many managers started here!) 🟠 A shop manager role could mark your start in one of our strongest growing businesses and interrupt retail chains!
About Farmfoods
More than a supermarket – a friendly family business with grand ambitions!
We pride ourselves on: 🍎 Fantastic value on diverse products – discount-first family essentials 👩🏫 Old-fashioned retail values: holistic customer experience (not just deals)
With 600+ strong teams nationwide, you’re the face of Farmfoods for every customer. At your shop, you’ll back up our discounts with time and energy every week to serve local families.
Join us and help us expand the friendliest team in retail!
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