Assistant Manager/ Department Supervisor– £13-£15ph

Job Summary Exeter Plants Galore are seeking two Assistant Managers/ Department Supervisors to help strengthen their very experienced managerial team. This role will assist the manager with the running of the store and the smooth operation of the payment area. Our business has expanded over the past few years and we are seeking the right candidates to help with our exciting future development plans. With this development comes many opportunities for personal growth. You will receive extensive training from our Head Office Retail Operations team in all aspects of the role. Full training should be completed within the first six months. Candidates will need to be computer literate, handle day-to-day head office administration and liaison, and help manage the payment area supervision of our tills and payment staff. Once trained, you will also be expected to assist and supervise the merchandising of our garden centre sundries, dry goods departments, and garden plant departments when needed. For career-minded individuals, we can offer training and progression with salaries of £35k to £40k plus. We are always actively seeking hardworking, bright people who want to build a solid horticultural/retail career with our company. This is a wide-ranging role with general responsibility for the running of a large successful garden centre with a dedicated team of staff. This role has excellent career potential for the right candidate. You will be part of a five-person management team running a busy retail garden centre reporting to the store manager/head office. Duties will include: Taking payments from customers while following all policies and procedures Dealing with customer queries Supervising three payment tills at busy times and organizing three to four payment staff each day to ensure smooth transactions Supporting dry goods and garden plant workload on the shop floor with staff supervision and following a daily jobs list Managing all head office communication by email and phone to ensure staff rotas and communication with head office is successful Please Note: All applicants will need reliable transport/lift to work Regular weekend working is required as part of a staff rota - please do not apply if you can't work weekends All retail work requires physical lifting and carrying all day - working on your feet during the day, serving customers, and being active. The work suits people who enjoy being fit and healthy. All hourly wage rates are subject to successful completion of a short initial trial period before we look to train and progress your career with us. We can offer fast pay rises and promotions for bright, hardworking applicants with excellent career prospects as part of our 100 strong staff team across five horticultural garden centres located in Devon and Somerset. We are the largest grower/retailer of garden plants in the south west UK. Working week is based on an average of 35 hours per week (overtime available most weeks if you want increased hours) based on a flexible staff rota covering Monday to Sunday, which will include regular weekend working from all staff. Working hours are based on approximately 7am/8am start to 4pm/6pm finish, but hours may vary with the time of year and needs of the business. Holiday is up to 28 days per year paid on a pro-rata basis subject to hours worked. The role is fairly physical and requires lifting/carrying and can be both indoor and outdoor. Our company offers full training programs leading to potential management/supervisory roles in our stores/departments. Our company has a proven, successful system for promoting staff from within our ranks over a three to six month period to higher paid roles within the company. How to Apply for this role Please send your CV (and a covering letter if available) at your earliest convenience. We will only respond to candidates selected for an interview. Interviews will take place over the next few days and weeks. The interview process will be informal and friendly, including an application form and an in-depth discussion about the roles available. There is no fixed closing date for these positions; applications will remain open until the roles are filled. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: £13.00-£15.00 per hour Benefits: Company events Free parking On-site parking Ability to commute/relocate: Exeter EX2: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred) Work Location:

In person Application deadline:

31/01/2025

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