Retail Shift Manager

Retail Shift Manager

• Agency: Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

• Client: Leading, Fast-Paced Food Retailer (Lidl GB)

• Location: Chippenham Store (Hungerdown Lane, SN14 0JW)

• Hourly Rate: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour

• Premium Rates: Extra £2.00/hr on bank holidays | Extra £3.50/hr for night shifts

• Contract: Full-Time, Permanent (Flexible 35 - 40 hour contracts, shifts between 5am and 11pm)

• Experience Level: Management Experience Required

• Reference Number: 707453

About the Opportunity

At Supportive Bridge Staffing, we specialize in connecting driven leaders with businesses that champion their growth. We are partnering with one of the UK’s most successful supermarket chains to find a reliable, organized, and energetic Retail Shift Manager for their Chippenham store.

If you thrive in a bustling, fast-paced environment and are ready to take real ownership of shop floor operations, this role offers the perfect platform to prove your leadership skills. You will keep the store running like clockwork, motivate an ambitious team, and set yourself up for excellent future career progression.

What You’ll Do

• Team Leadership: Motivate, support, and delegate tasks swiftly to your team, creating an encouraging environment where everyone can succeed.

• Operational Control: Take full responsibility for store operations, managing shifts independently in the absence of the Store Manager and Deputy Store Manager.

• Daily Management: Handle critical day-to-day processes including inventory, stock management, cash handling, and strict freshness controls.

• Customer Excellence: Ensure the shop floor is immaculate and welcoming, providing customers with an exceptional shopping experience every time.

What You’ll Need

• Proven Leadership: Experience leading a team to achieve targets in a high-volume, fast-paced retail or hospitality environment.

• Smart Delegation: The ability to effectively prioritize tasks, manage time, and keep your team motivated under pressure.

• People Skills: A calm, patient, and friendly demeanor, with a proactive approach to helping colleagues develop their skills.

• Drive: A genuine passion for retail operations and the flexibility to work shifts across the store’s core operational hours (5am - 11pm).

What You’ll Receive

Our client believes in rewarding hard work with an excellent, equal-opportunity pay structure and a generous benefits package:

• Competitive Pay: £15.45 - £15.95 per hour, plus substantial hourly premiums for night shifts and bank holidays.

• Time Off: 30-35 days holiday per year (pro rata).

• In-Store Perks: A 10% employee discount to save on your weekly shops.

• Family & Future: Enhanced family leave and a secure company pension scheme.

• Recognition: Long service awards and continuous professional training to champion your career progression.