Deputy Store Manager
About this role
Job Title: Deputy Store Manager
Staffing Agency Partner: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency
Location: Laburnum Road, KY11 8QU Dunfermline (New Store Opening)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum
Reference Number: 758648
About the Role
Are you a resilient, confident, and trusted leader ready to take on a key role at an exciting brand-new location? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Lidl to find a dedicated Deputy Store Manager for their new store opening on Laburnum Road in Dunfermline.
As a Deputy Store Manager at Lidl, you’ll be cool, calm, and collected, getting stuck in on the shop floor and behind the scenes. From managing cash processes and monitoring stock integrity to inspiring your colleagues, you’ll play a huge part in creating an environment where you and your team can do your best work. You’ll also enjoy great responsibility while taking full ownership of the store in the Store Manager's absence, leading by example to support your colleagues and drive success from day one.
Key Responsibilities
Leadership by Example: Set a spectacular example for the store team and your customers, keeping a cool head in a fast-paced environment.
Store Management: Independently manage store operations and lead the team in the absence of the Store Manager.
Team Development: Motivate and support your colleagues, embodying Lidl's core company values.
Operations & KPIs: Diligently check and work deliveries, manage the till area, and monitor/improve key performance indicators.
Customer Care & Safety: Be a friendly face for every shopper, offering top-tier service and competently complying with all Health & Safety laws and standards.
What You’ll Need
Experience: Proven experience leading and developing a team in a challenging, fast-paced environment.
Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills to support colleagues and customers in an open and friendly manner.
Core Competencies: A strong knack for time management, delegation, and effective problem-solving.
Mindset: The confidence to lead your team through every shift, a deep pride in providing unmatched customer service, and the drive to manage store KPIs.
What’s on Offer (Benefits)
Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum based on equal opportunity pay structures.
Generous Leave: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).
Perks: 10% in-store discount and a contributory pension scheme.
Support & Growth: Ongoing professional training, clear career progression pathways, and enhanced family leave.
Inclusive Culture: Join a supportive, diverse team that values individuality and equity.