Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager

Saffron Walden Full-Time No home office possible
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At a Glance

  • Tasks: Support the Retail Branch Manager and enhance customer experience.
  • Company: Join Screwfix, a leader in retail with a focus on teamwork.
  • Benefits: Enjoy competitive pay, bonuses, discounts, and health perks.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact while building a rewarding career.
  • Qualifications: No specific qualifications required; just a passion for customer service.
  • Other info: Flexible hours, excellent training, and clear paths to management.

Unit 1 Saffron Place, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3GB

Upto £28,750.00 per year

Open to Full Time or Part Time (35.75 hours) – Permanent

This is your chance to step up. Supporting the Retail Branch Manager, you’ll make sure our customers are the heart of everything we do. You’re always looking for ways to improve what we do and how we do it, knowing that small differences can make a big impact. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support your development, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us!

At Screwfix we champion a healthy work/life balance and encourage part-time applications, working a minimum of 22.5 hours over 3 days.

Key responsibilities

WHAT’S IT LIKE TO BE AN ASSISTANT MANAGER AT SCREWFIX?

  • Store standards – alongside the retail Branch Manager, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, from front of house to the warehouse. Rolling up your sleeves to keep standards high
  • Inspire your team – you’ll be hands on and lead by example, motivating your team to give a great customer experience
  • Store management – budgets, Rota’s and Payroll, P&L analysis, managing stock and improving profits are all part of your role.

Required skills & experience

  • Experienced in management and wanting to take your career to the next level
  • Instinctive in knowing what our customers want, you go all out to deliver
  • Extremely driven, leading you to hit targets and inspire those around you
  • Inquisitive, ever-questioning and ever-improving
  • Passionate about our business
  • Friendly, flexible, reliable & honest

WHAT\’S IN IT FOR ME?

  • Joining Screwfix means joining a growing team – full of support, opportunities, and fun!
  • We offer a competitive salary
  • 28 days annual leave (including an allowance for bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 33 days
  • 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q
  • Award winning pension – up to 14% contribution from Kingfisher!
  • Discounted healthcare and life cover
  • Share Save Scheme
  • We’ll also help you be the best you can be, with excellent training and ongoing development!

To find out more please email careers@screwfix.com for any queries

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Sustainability at Screwfix

We are committed to running our operations sustainably and supporting our customers to make sustainable choices. We want every colleague to feel involved and to champion sustainability in their area, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how we work.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at careers@screwfix.com

Bonus

We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.

Application process

Apply

Applying online is simple. Fill in some basic details and upload your most recent CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview

Prior to your interview, we recommend a thorough read of our careers page and even a trip to your local Trade Counter, to learn as much about us as possible. Your interview will consist of competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role you’ve applied for. Interviews may be held on the phone or over video chat, followed by a visit to store to meet the team.

Offer

If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. Once you’ve accepted and we’ve completed the pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your shiny new contract.

  • Unit 1 Saffron Place, Shire Hill, Saffron Walden, CB11 3GB
  • £28,750.00 per year
  • Open to Full Time or Part Time (35.75) – Permanent

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Contact Detail:

Screwfix Direct Ltd Recruiting Team

We think you need these skills to ace Assistant Manager

Customer Service
Team Leadership
Communication Skills
Problem-Solving Skills
Adaptability
Retail Management
Training and Development
Time Management
Sales Skills
Attention to Detail
Organisational Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Motivational Skills

Some tips for your application 🫡

Keep it Relevant: When you're writing your application, make sure to tailor your CV and cover letter to the Assistant Manager role. Highlight your experience in retail and any leadership skills you have, as we want to see how you can support our Retail Branch Manager.

Show Your Passion: Let us know why you're excited about joining Screwfix! Share your enthusiasm for customer service and improving processes. We love candidates who are genuinely interested in making a difference in our customers' experiences.

Be Clear and Concise: Make your application easy to read. Use bullet points where possible and keep your sentences short. We appreciate clarity, so get straight to the point about your skills and experiences that relate to the job.

Apply Through Our Website: Don't forget to apply through our website! It's the easiest way for us to receive your application and ensures you’re considered for the role. Plus, you’ll find all the details you need right there!

Assistant Manager
Screwfix Direct Ltd
Location: Saffron Walden

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