At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a busy shop, motivate your team, and ensure excellent customer service.
- Company: Join Farmfoods, a family business focused on great value and friendly experiences.
- Benefits: Enjoy 30 days holiday, staff discounts, and training opportunities.
- Other info: Flexible hours with opportunities for promotion to area manager.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career with long-term growth and development in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Leadership skills and a positive attitude; management experience preferred.
The predicted salary is between 34262 - 39889 £ per year.
We are looking to recruit a new shop manager for our shop in Hunters Bridge Road, Galashiels. This is a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days per week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Hours: 45 hours across 5 days per week. Pay: £34,262 - £39,889 per annum. Please note that full-time positions require flexibility throughout the week, including weekends.
Key responsibilities
- Lead by example and get involved with the day‑to‑day tasks of running a busy shop.
- Motivate and inspire your team to run an efficient shop and provide great service to customers.
- Responsible for recruitment, induction and ongoing development of your team through coaching, mentoring and feedback.
- Fully accountable for the shop, ensuring customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
- Control key shop costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll to achieve all KPIs, reporting directly to your area manager.
- Meet standards in customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.
Qualifications and experience
- Friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
- Excellent leadership skills to motivate people in a busy, challenging environment.
- People person who builds strong working relationships.
- Trustworthy and reliable; part of a small team, customers will depend on you.
- Experience as a manager or assistant manager.
- Full driving licence is desirable; without a licence but meeting other criteria still welcome.
- Ability to complete an Employment Verification check and a Basic DBS / Disclosure Scotland check if hired.
Benefits
- 30 days holiday each year.
- Great training and development opportunities.
- 15% staff discount in over 300 shops.
- Smart uniform.
- Free life assurance.
- Workplace pension.
- Virtual GP and discounted services such as cinema tickets, gym memberships and travel.
More than just a job
There are many long‑term opportunities. We offer training programmes and promote to area manager positions from within. Many senior managers started their careers in our shops.
A bit about us
Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We offer customers great value on everyday goods and focus on a friendly customer experience in clean and tidy shops.
Contract information
Position: Shop Manager, Hours: 45, Days: 5.
Shop Manager employer: Farmfoods
Farmfoods is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture where team members are encouraged to grow and develop their skills. With 30 days of holiday, comprehensive training programmes, and a clear pathway to senior management roles, employees can thrive in a dynamic environment that values hard work and dedication. Located in Galashiels, the shop manager role provides a unique opportunity to lead a passionate team while enjoying benefits like a generous staff discount and access to various employee perks.
