Deputy Manager

Deputy Store Manager (Full-Time / Part-Time, Permanent)

Partner Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Client: Aldi

Location: Woking

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

Shifts: Various shifts (flexibility required)

Experience Level: Experienced (Leadership / Team Management)

Employment Area: Store Operations

The Package & Perks

• Base Hourly Rate: £14.75 to £15.72 per hour

• Leadership Premium: An additional +£4.00 per hour premium whilst running the store

• Time Off: 28 days of annual leave (includes bank holidays)

• Lifestyle Benefits: Discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets, and holiday deals

• Family Leave: 26 weeks of full pay following 1 year of service for Maternity and Main Adopter Leave

• Growth: Comprehensive training and ongoing development opportunities on your journey toward a Store Manager role

About the Role

As a Deputy Store Manager, you will take immense pride in driving sales, delivering excellent customer service, minimizing costs, and improving operational efficiency.

You will work closely with the Store Manager by training colleagues, checking store displays, and hitting key sales targets. This role offers real, tangible responsibility and serves as the perfect stepping stone for experienced team leaders ready to advance their career in retail management.

What You’ll Do:

• Step Up in Command: Run the store independently in the absence of the Store Manager and Assistant Store Manager.

• Drive Performance: Support the Store Manager to boost employee engagement and consistently meet store KPIs.

• Deliver Excellence: Cultivate a customer service environment that regularly goes beyond expectations.

• Operational Control: Oversee till cashing up, secure safe deposits, monitor product quality, and manage stock rotation.

• Compliance & Safety: Ensure the highest standards of Health & Safety and due diligence are maintained at all times.

What You’ll Need

We are looking for an organized, target-driven leader who thrives under pressure:

• Proven experience managing teams in fast-paced, customer-focused environments.

• Skilled in effective time management and cost control procedures.

• High motivation to achieve and exceed operational targets consistently.

• Strong customer service values and an eye for compliance.

• Previous Store Management experience is a plus, but it is not essential.