Assistant Manager

Screwfix Direct Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Leicester is looking for a management professional to support the Store Manager and enhance customer service. Responsibilities include maintaining store standards and managing budgets. Candidates should have management experience, a passion for customer service, and be driven to meet targets. With competitive pay and comprehensive benefits, this role provides an excellent opportunity for career growth.

Benefits

28 days annual leave

20% discount at Screwfix and B&Q

Award-winning pension scheme

Discounted healthcare and life cover

Ongoing training and development

Qualifications

• Experienced in management and wanting to take your career to the next level.
• Instinctive in knowing what our customers want, going all out to deliver.
• Extremely driven to hit targets and inspire those around you.

Responsibilities

• Ensure store standards alongside the retail Branch Manager.
• Lead by example and motivate the team for a great customer experience.
• Manage budgets, rotas, and improve profits.

Skills

Management experience

Customer service orientation

Driven and target-oriented

Passion for business

Reliability and honesty

Job description

From £27,650.00 per year. Fixed Term/Secondment (35.75 hours) - Fixed.

* 3 month Fixed Term Contact / Secondment, opportunity for the role to become permanent *

This is your chance to step up. Supporting the Retail Branch Manager, you’ll make sure our customers are the heart of everything we do. You’re always looking for ways to improve what we do and how we do it, knowing that small differences can make a big impact. And with the help of our excellent training programmes and varied shift patterns to support your development, you’ll be on the right track for a promising career with us!

At Screwfix we champion a healthy work/life balance and encourage part-time applications, working a minimum of 22.5 hours over 3 days.

Responsibilities

• Store standards – alongside the retail Branch Manager, you’ll make sure everything runs smoothly, from front of house to the warehouse. Rolling up your sleeves to keep standards high
• Inspire your team – you’ll be hands on and lead by example, motivating your team to give a great customer experience
• Store management – budgets, rotas and Payroll, P&L analysis, managing stock and improving profits are all part of your role.

Required skills & experience

• Experienced in management and wanting to take your career to the next level
• Instinctive in knowing what our customers want, you go all out to deliver
• Extremely driven, leading you to hit targets and inspire those around you
• Inquisitive, ever-questioning and ever-improving
• Passionate about our business
• Friendly, flexible, reliable & honest

What’s in it for me?

• Joining Screwfix means joining a growing team – full of support, opportunities, and fun!
• We offer a competitive salary
• 28 days annual leave (including an allowance for bank holidays) increasing with length of service to 33 days
• 20% discount with Screwfix and B&Q
• Award winning pension - up to 14% contribution from Kingfisher!
• Discounted healthcare and life cover
• Share Save Scheme
• We’ll also help you be the best you can be, with excellent training and ongoing development!

To find out more please email [e-mail] for any queries

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Sustainability at Screwfix

We are committed to running our operations sustainably and supporting our customers to make sustainable choices. We want every colleague to feel involved and to champion sustainability in their area, ensuring that sustainability is at the heart of how we work.

Our policy is to employ the best qualified people and provide equal opportunity for the advancement of employees including promotion and training and not to discriminate against any person because of gender, race, ethnicity, age, sexual orientation, religion, belief or disability.

If you require any additional support or adjustments to help you make an application, please contact us at [e-mail]

Bonus

We believe that success should be shared and hard work should be rewarded. Our yearly bonuses are based on our business targets and measures.

Benefits

Cycle to work, High Street Shopping Discounts, Share Plans, Simply Health, Long Service Awards, Pension, Life Cover, Retail Trust, Screwfix and B&Q Discounts, Mind Training, Screwfix Community, Self-Development, Enhanced Family Leave, Training programmes, Trade Up to Assistant Store Manager, Trade Up to Branch Manager, Learning for Life.

Application process

Apply by online application: fill in basic details and upload your CV. If you’re applying for a S.A. you’ll also need to complete a Situational Judgement Test.

Interview: Competency-based questions, and a chat about your experience, knowledge of Screwfix and the role. Interviews may be by phone or video, followed by a store visit to meet the team.

Offer: If we think we’re a good match, we’ll make you an official offer. After pre-employment checks, you’ll receive your contract.