Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager (Full-Time)

• Location: Store – Lower Bristol Road, Bath (BA2 3FX)

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Contract: Permanent, Full-Time (35-hour contract)

• Experience Level: Management Experience

• Reference Number: SBS-715531

The Opportunity

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting driven leaders with exceptional career opportunities. We are currently recruiting an organized, reliable, and highly motivated Retail Shift Manager to step into a key leadership role with a premier, fast-growing supermarket brand at their Bath store.

As a Retail Shift Manager, you will be the driving force behind a smooth-running shop floor. Thriving in a vibrant, fast-paced environment, you’ll take full operational responsibility during your shifts—motivating your team, protecting stock integrity, and ensuring high standards are met day after day. If you are ready to prove your capabilities as a leader and build a foundation for long-term career success, this is your moment.

What You’ll Earn & Receive

• Hourly Rate: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour

• Premium Pay: An additional £2.00/hr for Bank Holidays and £3.50/hr for night shifts

• Holiday: 30–35 days of annual leave (pro rata)

• Perks: 10% in-store discount & Pension scheme

• Support: Enhanced family leave, long service awards, and excellent training tailored to help you progress

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Motivate, support, and encourage your team to hit targets and develop their own skills.

• Shift Management: Oversee freshness checks, cash processes, inventory tracking, and stock management to ensure seamless operations.

• Operational Control: Confidently run the store floor and manage colleagues in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Problem Solving: Swiftly tackle challenges on your feet and effectively delegate tasks to keep the store running like clockwork.

• Customer Experience: Foster a welcoming environment, ensuring every customer receives premium service during their visit.

What You’ll Need

• Proven experience leading a team and achieving targets in a bustling, fast-paced retail or hospitality setting.

• Strong delegation skills with the ability to inspire and rally a team around shared goals.

• Exceptional patience, a friendly manner, and a track record of staying calm under pressure.

• A proactive, hands-on approach to business improvement and team development.

A Note on Applications:

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