Deputy Manager

Deputy Manager – Retail Operations

Client: Aldi

Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Job Overview

• Salary: £14.75 – £15.72 per hour

  (Bonus: Earn an additional £4.00 per hour premium when running the store)

• Contract Type: Permanent (Flexible 25–35 hours per week)

• Location: Moreton-in-Marsh

About the Role

As a Deputy Store Manager at Aldi, you will take true pride in driving sales, delivering exceptional customer service, keeping costs in check, and maintaining peak operational efficiency. Supporting the Store Manager, you’ll train colleagues, inspect store displays, and keep targets on track. This position provides real responsibility and acts as the ideal stepping stone for experienced team leaders aspiring toward future Store Manager roles.

With Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, you will receive complete guidance and recruitment backing as you step into a pivotal leadership role with a market-leading retail brand.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Leadership: Step up to run store operations in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.

• Customer Excellence: Deliver friendly, efficient customer service that consistently goes beyond expectations.

• Team & KPI Support: Support the Store Manager in boosting team engagement and achieving key performance metrics.

• Stock & Quality Control: Monitor product freshness, maintain visual standards, and manage stock rotation consistently.

• Financial Management: Oversee till cashing up, safe deposits, and daily cash reconciliations accurately.

• Safety & Compliance: Enforce Health & Safety regulations, due diligence guidelines, and store policies.

Skills & Experience

• Leadership Experience: Proven track record of leading teams within fast-paced, customer-focused retail or operational environments.

• Operational Control: Skilled in efficient time management, cost control, and workflow organization.

• Target-Driven: Motivated to meet operational targets and consistently exceed store goals.

• Compliance & Care: Dedicated to high customer service standards, safety, and due diligence compliance.

• Retail Background: Previous store leadership experience is a plus, but not essential—strong leadership qualities matter most!

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay & Premiums: Strong base rate with an additional £4.00 per hour premium earned while running the store.

• Work-Life Balance: Flexible contracts (25–35 hours per week) and 28 days of annual leave (including bank holidays).

• Career Growth: Comprehensive training and structured development opportunities designed to advance your management career.

• Family Support: 26 weeks of full pay for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave (after 1 year of service).

• Lifestyle Perks: Exclusive discounts on gym memberships, cinema tickets, travel deals, and wellbeing resources.