Deputy Store Manager

Deputy Store Manager – Blandford Forum

Partnered with Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency & Lidl GB

• Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum

• Location: Wendal Road, DT11 7FP, Blandford Forum

• Contract Type: Full Time

• Experience Level: Management Experience

• Reference Number: 759335

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 Blandford Forum.

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 your customers.

• Independently manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.

• Motivate and support your team, guided by Lidl's Company Values.

• Diligently check and work deliveries, manage the till area, and monitor KPIs.

• Be a friendly face for every customer, offering excellent service and helping with all queries.

• Competently comply with Health and Safety laws, standards, and guidelines.

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience leading and developing a team in a challenging, fast-paced environment.

• Excellent communication skills to help your colleagues and customers in a friendly and open way.

• A natural knack for time management, delegation, and problem-solving.

• The confidence to support your team through every shift.

• A pride in providing unmatched customer service for everyone who shops with us.

• The ability to monitor, manage, and improve KPIs.

What You’ll Receive:

• Competitive Salary: £38,000 - £46,000 per annum based on equal opportunity structures.

• Generous Leave: 30–35 days’ holiday (pro rata).

• Perks & Benefits: 10% in-store discount, contributory pension scheme, ongoing training, and enhanced family leave.

• 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 interview success.