Full Time Fishkeeping Manager - Tonbridge

Maidenhead Aquatics; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aquatics retailer is seeking enthusiastic team members for a new store opening in Tonbridge in February 2026. The ideal candidate should possess a strong commitment to customer service and a keen interest in fishkeeping, along with the ability to work well in a team. Responsibilities include maintaining the store, caring for livestock, and providing excellent customer care. Training will take place at a nearby store until the new location opens.

Qualifications

• Interest in aquatics and fishkeeping.
• Previous experience in retail is advantageous but not essential.
• Self-motivated and positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain day-to-day operations of the store.
• Care for a variety of livestock and serve customers.
• Ensure excellent standards of livestock care.
• Communicate fishkeeping knowledge to customers.
• Work efficiently as part of a team.

Skills

Customer service

Knowledge of fishkeeping

Teamwork

Organisation

Job description

Store: Maidenhead Aquatics RamsgateHereson RoadMontefiore AvenueRamsgateCT11 7ET

We are looking for a team for our new store opening in Tonbridge in February 2026.

Until the store is open, you will need to be able to travel to our Ramsgate store to begin training for when the new store opens.

Who are we looking for?

• The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in all areas of fishkeeping, with some previous experience in aquatics and fishkeeping, an enthusiasm for the hobby, and a strong commitment to customer service.
• They should be self-motivated, positive, and organised, as well as hardworking and enthusiastic to learn.
• The person we are looking for should be a positive, practical individual who is keen to be part of a strong, happy team of staff who enjoy working in their vocational career.
• Previous retail experience would be advantageous, but not essential

What does the role involve?

• Aiding in the day-to-day maintenance of the store, including caring for the wide variety of livestock that we carry and serving customers.
• Delivery of excellent standards of livestock care and store presentation.
• Greet and welcome all our customers in an articulate, approachable, and friendly manner to maintain our high standards of customer care.
• Communicate your fishkeeping knowledge clearly to customers with varying levels of experience and maintain our policy of responsible fishkeeping.
• Working efficiently as part of a team in a fast-paced retail environment.
• Completing sales correctly and efficiently, ensuring customers leave the store fully satisfied.
• Getting merchandise out onto the shop floor, organising stock neatly on the shelves and making sure it's correctly priced and available.
• Running the store in the absence of the manager
• Motivating the other staff members
• Ensuring that the store runs smoothly.

Where will you be working?

Your full-time role will be at the new store:

But training will take place at:

We don't have Marines, so you will only need to have experience with freshwater aquarium fish and ponds.

Apply for this role

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