Apprentice Trainee Shop Manager

at  Farmfoods

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Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering our customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops with the friendliest team in retail.
We aim to offer sensational value to customers on a great range of everyday family-oriented goods. We back up our sensational value with a focus on delivering an ‘old fashioned’, genuine and friendly customer experience.
Our shop teams are essential. They serve thousands of customers each week and have the reputation of Farmfoods in their hands. To our customers, they are Farmfoods.
Job description 1
Are you an experienced team leader or supervisor in retail, hospitality or another customer focussed industry? Are you looking to progress further into a management role? If yes, then this might be the opportunity for you.
We are looking to recruit a Apprentice Store Manager to cover both the Wolverton and Bletchley Shops. We offer a permanent full-time (45 hours per week) position working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

What does the training involve?

• Initial training period working alongside an experienced shop manager and developing your practical skills in retail management.
• A period of running your shop with high support from your Area Manager.
• Approximately 3-6 months into your training, you will take on full responsibility for our Wolverton and Bletchley shops while you will continue to develop your management skills, with the support of your area manager.
• Working towards a Level 4 Retail Manager apprenticeship qualification with Inspiro Learning, our approved training provider.
• Support with upskilling your Maths and English (if required)
• Completion of an independent end point assessment at the end of your training.

This is an 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.

In return for your hard work and commitment, you will receive:

• A starting salary of £29,897.68 (which will increase to £35,000.00 after 6 months).
• A retail manager level 4 apprenticeship standard qualification.
• Paid time to complete your apprenticeship coursework.
• Great training and support.
• 30 days holiday each year.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our shops
• Free life assurance.

• Workplace pension.

  As an Apprentice Store Manager you will:

• Be fully accountable for your shop and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.

• Motivate and guide your team to be as successful and efficient as possible
• Lead by example and get stuck in with the day to day tasks involved in running one of our busy shops
• Control key costs including payroll, shrinkage and waste
• Meet standards in relation to customer service, cash handling, health & safety, stock management, merchandising and presentation.

• Take responsibility for recruitment, training and development of your team.

  To become an apprentice, you must:
  be 16 or over
  not already be in full-time education
  You can start an apprenticeship whether you’re starting your career, want a change or you’re upskilling in your current job. You can have a previous qualification like a degree and still start an apprenticeship.
  As an apprentice you’ll:
  have regular one to one sessions with a dedicated trainer either remotely or through visits to your workplace
  learn and train for a specific job
  get paid and receive holiday leave
  get hands-on experience in a real job
  study for at least 20% of your working hours
  complete assessments during and at the end of your apprenticeship
  be on a career path with lots of future potential
  What is an apprenticeship?
  An apprenticeship is a real job where you learn, gain experience and get paid. You’re an employee with a contract of employment and holiday leave. By the end of an apprenticeship, you’ll have the right skills and knowledge needed for your chosen career.
  Levels of an apprenticeship
  Each apprenticeship has a level and an equivalent education level. You can start an apprenticeship at any level.
  At the end of your apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent education level. For example, if you complete a level 3 apprenticeship, you’ll achieve the equivalent of an A level.
  Future Prospects 1
  This is an 19-month training programme and upon successful completion you will be made a permanent employee.
  There are many opportunities for a career at Farmfoods. We always look to promote our team members internally, and many people in management and central services positions at Farmfoods started their careers in our shops. This could be the start of a rewarding and long-term career for you.
  Skills required 1
  To be successful in this role you will need to be a hard worker with good communication skills and someone who is able to provide excellent customer service. You must also possess some leadership skills.
  Qualifications required 1
  You do not have to have any qualifications to be successful in your application for this role.
  Personal qualities 1

We are looking for someone who:

• Has a friendly, positive, hardworking approach to work.
• Is a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
• Is trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
• Is organised and can remain calm in busy, high-pressured situations.
• Ensure that all work set by our apprenticeship provider is completed on time.

Things to consider 1
The successful applicant will be based across the Wolverton and Bletchley shops.
Units 17-21, the Brunel Centre, Bletchley, MK2 2ES
Level 4 Retail Manager Apprenticeship Standard
Apprenticeship standards are aimed at developing skills within the Apprentice’s chosen career route, each standard has set knowledge, skills and behaviours required to be successful within the job role. This will include the completion of functional skills in Maths and English. Once the apprentice has completed a minimum of 12 months training and the employer and Babcock regional trainer confirm they have met all the requirements of the standard they will be put through to end point assessment. The end point assessment is independent from the training and includes a variety of assessment methods which test the skills and knowledge of the apprentice to ensure they are fully competent in their role. Each Apprentice will be supported throughout the apprenticeship by a structured programme of teaching, e-learning, face to face training and workplace mentoring; this will encourage and help them to meet the requirements of the new standards and will prepare them for the end of point assessment.
This vacancy may close early if sufficient applications are received. Please ensure you apply early to avoid disappointment.

Opening hours:

• Monday to Friday = 8am - 9pm
• Saturday = 8am – 8pm
• Sunday = 10am to 4pm
• Earliest shift start = 6am
• Latest shift finish = 9.30pm
• Stocktake finish time = 8.30pm

Application instructions 1
To continue please click apply. At this point you will enter the Inspiro Learning website where you can review the job vacancy in more detail and apply. Please complete the application form. If you have any enquiries please contact Louise Abram on 0116 5040377.

Please refer the Job description for details