Deputy Store Manager
About this role
Deputy Store Manager – St Austell
Partnered with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency & Lidl GB
Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum
Location: Daniels Lane, PL25 3HS, St Austell
Contract Type: Full Time
Experience Level: Management Experience
About Us
At Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, we pride ourselves on building meaningful connections between ambitious professionals and industry-leading employers. We don’t just fill vacancies; we support your career journey every step of the way, offering guidance and preparation to help you shine.
We are thrilled to be partnering with Lidl GB to source an exceptional, resilient, and confident leader for their Deputy Store Manager position in St Austell.
The Role
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 a place where you and your whole team can do your best work.
You’ll enjoy great responsibility while the Store Manager is absent, taking ownership of the store and leading by example.
Key Responsibilities:
Set a spectacular example for the store team and customers alike.
Independently manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
Motivate and support your team, embodying Lidl's core Company Values.
Diligently check and work deliveries, manage the till area, and monitor KPIs.
Be a friendly face for every customer, offering top-tier service and addressing all queries.
Competently comply with Health and Safety laws, standards, and guidelines.
What We’re Looking For:
Proven experience leading and developing a team in a challenging, fast-paced retail or commercial environment.
Excellent communication skills to support both colleagues and customers in a friendly, open manner.
A natural knack for time management, delegation, and problem-solving.
The confidence to support and uplift your team through every shift.
Pride in providing unmatched customer service.
A strong ability to monitor, manage, and improve key performance indicators (KPIs).
What You’ll Receive:
Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum based on equal opportunity and transparent pay structures.
Generous Leave: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).
Perks: 10% in-store discount and a solid pension scheme.
Growth & Well-being: Ongoing training and development, enhanced family leave, and supportive benefits designed for your life outside of work.
Agency Support: When you apply through Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency, our team is here to help you put your best foot forward and prepare you for success.